Here is another proverb-like entry;
Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (Acts 17:11)
The noble at heart know that truth does not originate from them, but is a gift to them. Pride is believing that what you think is truth because you believe you are the source of truth. A proud man wants to believe what he wants to believe, period. He does not examine to see if what he hears is the truth when compared against other truths by the Holy Spirit. This is the spirit of pride which lives in all men. But the one that follows the Holy Spirit wants to believe what is the truth and will submit all he hears to the light of examination by the Holy Spirit, for he loves the truth more than his own thoughts.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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