Pride Before Fall

Pros 16:18  Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

The thin line between pride, arrogance, and self confidence is determine in the attitude and spirit of an individual. Paul said, “I can do all things..” but he qualifies his ability and determination by recognizing that it is not him, but Christ living in him that he is able to accomplish and achieve the goals set before him. God has given us all gifts and talents. They all differ and are manifest in different ways. He expects us to exercise those talents to their full potential. In doing so, we become more confident in our abilities to be the best at what we can do. We lose protective when we begin to think that we have done this in our strength and will. Pride is what brought the kings of Babylon down, it was pride that cast Satan out of heaven, and pride that cause Adam and Eve to think they could be as God. “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud” vs 19. In all things, give God the glory.