Some people want honor…
without humility.
They want favor…
without submission.
They want elevation…
without correction.
But scripture says:
“Alahim resists the proud, but gives favour to the humble.”
That should shake every one of us.
Because many people think pride only looks like arrogance, loudness, or self-exaltation.
But pride can also look like this:
Refusing correction.
Despising instruction.
Mocking wisdom.
Rejecting counsel.
Always needing to be right.
Becoming offended when truth exposes you.
The scorner doesn’t just hate correction—
the scorner hates being confronted by truth.
And scripture says Alahim scorns the scorner.
Brothers and Sisters…
that means humility is not optional in this walk.
Humility is not weakness.
Humility is the ability to bow before truth even when your flesh resists it.
Some people are praying for favor…
while resisting the very humility that attracts it.
Some are asking for elevation…
while despising the process that would refine them.
But favor does not rest on pride.
Alahim is near to the lowly.
The teachable.
The repentant.
The ones willing to examine themselves instead of constantly defending themselves.
Because the proud build walls around their ego…
but the humble allow truth to break them so they can be rebuilt correctly.
So ask yourself honestly:
Do you love truth enough to be corrected by it?
Or have you become offended by anything that challenges your flesh?
Because in this hour…
humility may be one of the rarest forms of obedience left.
Shalom.
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From my own journey, I've realized that humility is often misunderstood as weakness, but it's truly a strength that transforms your character. Embracing humility means being open to correction and willing to learn, even when it's uncomfortable. I've experienced firsthand how resisting correction can stall personal and spiritual progress, causing unnecessary friction and disappointment. Proverbs 3:34 reminds us, “Alahim resists the proud, but gives favour to the humble,” highlighting how connection with grace is deeply linked to our attitude toward pride and humility. This verse shows that humility isn't just a virtue but a necessary condition for receiving favor and wisdom. In daily life, humility looks like admitting mistakes, seeking counsel, and not being defensive when faced with uncomfortable truths. It fosters teachability, repentance, and self-examination, allowing us to grow rather than build walls around our ego. I also noticed that the process of spiritual elevation often includes correction and refinement that some may despise. Accepting these moments helps us grow stronger and wiser rather than resisting, which leads to stagnancy. Humility allows us to break down bad habits and attitudes so that we can be rebuilt according to truth. In essence, humility empowers us to walk a faith journey grounded in obedience, kindness, and grace. It encourages us to prioritize truth over our flesh’s resistance and to see correction as an expression of care rather than criticism. If you struggle with pride or find it hard to accept correction, know that you're not alone. Choosing humility every day is a deliberate and courageous step toward becoming the person you aspire to be—one who walks faithfully and attracts favor through genuine character.
