Day Twenty-Seven –
Oh Pride
“Pride leads to conflict” (Proverbs 13:10a).
There are two things that lead to fighting. The first is
pride. Pride leads to quarrelling and fights. Just like we learned from our
study on James earlier, pride can be defined as self-focus. When we find
ourselves preoccupied with ourselves more than we are others we probably have a
pride problem.
The cure? Serving others. We must readjust our thoughts and
minds to think of others more than ourselves. We must serve others considering
their best. Jesus is the perfect example to learn from. Philippians 2:5-11 says
this of Jesus:
“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was
God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the
humble position of a slave and was born as a human
being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him
to the place of highest honor and gave him the
name above all other names, that at
the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in
heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue
confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory
of God the Father.”
The only One in the history of the world who would have a
right to be prideful is Jesus who lived a perfect sinless life. He was 100% man
and 100% God yet He chose humility in all things. God then lifted Him up. We
need to learn from Him in dealing with others. We do not need to assert our way
but humble ourselves to let others have their way. God will work the rest out.
In the Christian life the way up is down. It is all
completely different than the world’s ways. The world will tell you to step on
others to get your way. That is not God’s way. Follow Christ’s example and you
will get farther than you know.
Today’s Action
Practice humility today. Instead of insisting on your way or choices
when relating to your sibling(s) humble yourself and do what they want to do.
Parent’s Action
Catch your children humbling themselves and make an effort to praise
their effort. Encourage them to continue in the way of Jesus.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
30 Day Sibling Challenge - Day Twenty-Seven
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