WIN TODAY 12112021 WIN OVER PRIDE

James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

  • Amplified Bible    But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD and HAUGHTY, BUT [continually] GIVES [the gift of] GRACE TO THE HUMBLE [who turn away from self-righteousness].”
  • New Living Translation….And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
  • Contemporary English Version   In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he blesses all who are humble with undeserved grace.”
  • Pride is an over-estimation of self.
  • Pride displays a lack of respect for others. Pride is an abomination before God and is a destroyer of men. (Ps101:5)
  • an excessively high opinion of oneself or one’s own importance This may be related to one’s own abilities or achievements, positive characteristics of friends or family
  • A feeling that you are more important or better than other people
  • Treating others as inferior.
  • Pride, is a crasher and destroyer of destiny.

One major cause of Pride is outstanding success or blessing over others Due 18:10-18

DANGER OF PRIDE

  1. Shame Pr 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
  2. Contentions Pr 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
  3. Destruction Pr 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
  4. Demotions Pr 29:23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
  5. In-ability to learn 1Ti 6:4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings
  6. The wrath of God Jas 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
  7. Heady in Sin (believes he knows more than others and so disregard)
  8. Prayerless (See no need for God)

How to Overcome Pride

  1. See God is the giver of every thing that makes you appear better than other, and understand that God gives you to help others and not to spite them.
  2. See life and the privileges and favour from GOD not your own doing.
  3. Genuine appreciation to God (Gratitude).
  4. See value in others not errors
  5. Prayerfulness Helps to sustain dependency on God

WIN TODAY 11112021 OVERCOME FEAR

Matthew 14:29-31 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt

FEAR IS A REVELATION THAT SOMETHING UNPLEASANT, PAINFUL AND UNPREPARED FOR MAY OCCUR TO YOU……….
 FEAR PARALYSIS INTELLIGENCE
 FEAR IS A STOPPER OF DESTIN
 FEAR IS ONE OF THE GREATEST WEAPONS OF THE ADVERSARY

CAUSES OF FEAR —-FOCUS/ATTENTION 1. Knowledge of the ability and capacity of the enemy in comparison to your own 2. The unknown 3. surrounding occurrences and situation (Happenings around

Antidote to fear 1. knowledge of God and his word Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 2. Relationship with the person of the God 3. Faith in God and in his Ability 4. Love for God and humanity 1Jo 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 5. The Spirit of the Lord 2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. IF YOU ARE LIVING IN FEAR —THEN YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR FOCUS (FROM THINGS, FROM YOUR ABILITY, FROM YOUR ENEMY, FROM YOUR SURROUNDING TO GOD AND HIS WORD) 2347025007100


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