Category Archives: Pride

Tempted to gloat?

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Do we secretly relish bad news about others? Conquer the ugly temptation to gloat. Continue reading →

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An unnerving truth about heaven

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Many of us want to say, “Only those who accept Jesus as Savior go to heaven.” Or, “Only those who believe in the gospel go to heaven.” These are not necessarily wrong statements, but they possibly conceal what Jesus revealed. Continue reading →

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We too easily forget what we’ve been through

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Can you think of a tough time you went through? Who came alongside you and helped you through it? It takes humility to remember gratefully… Continue reading →

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Unless you become like little children?

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Becoming childlike is not a reference to being “innocent as a child” or having the “simple faith of a child”. So what does it mean? Continue reading →

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Verbal abuse and appearance bullying

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Wisdomforlife

Consider why childhood verbal abuse and appearance bullying often cast a long shadow over adult lives and make adult relationships difficult.
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It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

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Therapeutic vs. True Gospel

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus Christ died for my sin and the most vivid expression of my sin is my willful self-preoccupation. A gospel message that invites me to stay at the center is not the true gospel. Listen closely to the emphasis when you hear someone invite people to follow Jesus. Continue reading →

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God gives grace to the humble

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

If you know someone who has a habit of pointing out the sins of others… Continue reading →

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Warning to young people

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Guide young people to guard their attitudes toward their elders lest they allow proud hearts to lead to a fall. Continue reading →

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Sin is wrong and dumb – a form of self-abuse

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Here is a deeply insightful reflection from one of my favorite authors, Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. It’s a bit long but well worth reading and discussing.   “The shortest and clearest way to state the relation between sin and foolishness is … Continue reading →

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