I love God very much. Who else does?
2007-08-16 09:51:16 · 29 answers · asked by Silly-Oversensative-Girl 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I meant I am not proud. I meant i am content and happy being a Christian~
2007-08-16 09:57:20 · update #1
If you believe in the bible though, it teaches you not to be proud
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Isaiah 2:17
The arrogance of man will be brought low and the pride of men humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,
Leviticus 26:19
I will break down your stubborn pride and make the sky above you like iron and the ground beneath you like bronze.
2007-08-16 10:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am. We should be. We are actually called to be the light in the darkness Because Light will never be consumed by the darkness. People should be able tell that we are different and see a Light in us.
A great song that relates is In The Light by DC Talk. It is a great Song by a great Band.
2007-08-16 09:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by fogle 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey Fiona,
Grace to you. i am sure if you could go back and rephrase your question - you wouldn't use the word "pride"- as many have pointed out and as you know the Bible teaches that pride is not a good thing.
It's great for you to just encourage people to be thankful and bold about their faith in Christ.
Kindly,
Nickster
2007-08-16 10:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by Nickster 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Question: "What does the Bible say about pride?"
Answer: God hates pride (Proverbs 8:13). The Bible tells us that, “pride brings destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly than to live it up among the rich and famous (Proverbs 16:18-19). The Message paraphrase of Proverbs 16:5 goes on to say that, “God cannot stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, He’ll put those upstarts in their place.”
Throughout scripture we are continuously told about the consequences of pride. Satan was cast out of heaven because of pride (Isaiah 14:12-15). He had the selfish determination to replace God Himself as the rightful ruler of this world. But Satan will be cast down to hell in the final judgment of God. For those who rise up in defiance against God, there is nothing ahead for them but disaster, because “I will rise up against them” is the promise of the Lord. He will cut them off (Isaiah 14:22).
James 4:6 tells us that God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. A sharp contrast exists between worldly and divine jealousy; men want revenge, but He gives more grace. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and His way. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? The Message paraphrase of James 4:5-6 has it that, “He’s a fiercely jealous lover. And what He gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. It’s common knowledge that God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”
Pride has kept many people from accepting Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Refusing to admit sin and acknowledging that in our own strength we cannot do anything to inherit eternal life has been a stumbling block for prideful people. We are not to boast about ourselves, but if we want to boast, then we are to proclaim the glories of God. What you say about yourself means nothing in God’s work. It’s what God says about you that makes the difference (2 Corinthians 10:13).
Why is pride so sinful? Pride is giving yourself the credit for something that God has accomplished. Pride is taking the glory that belongs to God alone and giving it to yourself. Pride is essentially self-worship. Anything we accomplish in this world would not have been possible were it not for God enabling and sustaining us. That is why we give God the glory...for He alone deserves it.
2007-08-16 09:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by witchfinder general 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pride comes before a fall. I love God too.
2007-08-16 09:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love the Lord, but I hope I'm not proud!
2007-08-16 09:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm a Roman Catholic Christian convert. I'll be taking my RCIA course to do my Communion and Confirmation starting September 23rd. Thanks for the thumbs down I guess. Lol. :-)
2007-08-16 10:00:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a proud Buddhist.
2007-08-16 09:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by JaxJagsFan 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i do...i am very proud that i am christian
may the blessings of the lord shine upon all christians
2007-08-16 09:54:15 · answer #9 · answered by Gardenia 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God hates pride. I am humbled at His grace.
2007-08-16 09:54:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋