In the Bible, there are many places that speak of God exalting the humble. Humility is a character trait that is valued by our heavenly Father, but we must realize that when we sin and refuse to repent, our arrogance will lead to our own humiliation.
The sinner sets a high price upon himself (Proverbs 26:16), but God has low thoughts of him, and looks upon him with a despicable eye (Daniel 11:21). That you may see how low a sinner is fallen in God's account, the Lord compares him to dross (Psalm 119:119); to chaff (Psalm 1:40); to a pot boiling with scum (Ezekiel 24:6); to a dog (2 Peter 2:22), which under the Law was unclean; to a serpent (Matthew 23:33), which is a cursed creature. Nay, he is worse than a serpent, for the poison of a serpent is what God has put into it, but a wicked man has that which the devil has put into him! Acts 5:3 says, "Why has Satan filled your heart?"
It is only by God's grace that He would humble the arrogant. God could choose to leave the prideful alone, but to discipline them is to express God's grace and mercy. God disciplines those He loves, much like our parents would discipline us but not the kids next door. If you can recognize that there is unrepentant sin in your life, why not take the time to ask for forgiveness today?
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