When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. BSB

Arrogance comes, then comes shame, but wisdom remains with humble people. GW
Proverbs 11:2

The dictionary defines arrogance as having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

This state of heart, pride, is not an attitude of the wise, as it brings about shame (disgrace and dishonour), which are associated with foolishness, not wisdom.

If you look at the previous posts, you’ll notice a pattern: wisdom gives room for growth and development.


On the contrary, pride assumes a false state of knowing, often blind to how much is yet unknown. It is a breeding ground for deception and stunted growth; no one thrives when they stop learning. The wise are humble!

So why would a lack of humility, i.e., pride, lead to disgrace?

1. It cuts us off from God, the source of wisdom. Prov 2:6

2. It is not truth, i.e., lies. Obadiah 1:3; Rom 12:3

3. Only the Lord is worthy of exaltation. Isa 2:11-12; 1 Cor 1:28

4. It puts man in a position that God Himself opposes. James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5; Isa 2:11-12

5. It prepares the ground for a person’s downfall and consequently, destruction. Prov 18:12; 16:18.

Walking in humility is extremely important, as it is an ever-fruitful virtue.

What are the benefits of humility as an attitude of the wise?

1. Grace: We are commanded to grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18); walking in humility provides us with the opportunity to do so. James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5

2. We enjoy the ways of God, which He teaches to the humble; these ways are mercy and truth. Psalm 25:9-10

3. We enjoy commendation from God. 2 Cor 10:17-18

Walking in humility is a journey which inherently comes with the possibility of going off course occasionally. However, the destination can only be reached if the journey is continued. This journey in humility involves constantly checking ourselves in light of the truth of God’s Word to see if we are still on course or letting pride in.

The grace of God will see us through in this Christian race in Jesus’ name, amen.

God bless you x

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