Today's devotional: the emperor's new clothes
You're probably familiar with the story of the Emperor's new clothes, in which a proud ruler's...
Today's Devotional: We're All Capable
Have you ever felt like you're incapable of certain kinds of sins?
I know I have, only to...
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Tiger's Troubles
I was struck by Tiger's admission this week that the problems aren't just physical. He said, "There are a lot of things going on in my life. I'm just trying to get everything in a harmonious spot, and that's not easy to do." It's easy to throw stones at Tiger. What he needs is our prayers.
http://hutchcraft.com/blogs/rons-blogs/tiger-s-troubles
Arrogance in the Bible - a Christian perspective
In this verse in Proverbs the writer writing as Wisdom states that he hates arrogance and pride. Wisdom says that the fear of the LORD is hatred of evil.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%208:13&version=NIV
Level Ground - #5808
The culture of money and power and fashion and social groupings is supposed to stop at the door of the Church of Jesus Christ. I hope it does at yours. None of that stuff matters to Jesus. The world has its "power elite" and its "insiders and outsiders." Don't let that cancer infect your church.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/level-ground-5808
Ye are gods - a Christian perspective
This psalm, speaking to wealthy, powerful, and arrogant men, acknowledges that they live like gods here on earth--but their power and wealth won't stop them from dying just like every other man who's ever lived, rich or poor.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2082:1-8&version=KJV
Pride in the BIble: Deuteronomy 8:17-20
Pride doesn't necessarily mean thinking that you're the greatest person who's ever lived. Pride creeps into our hearts when we look at our lives and accomplishments and imagine that we alone have made them happen, without God's help. God is generous with gifts and blessings, but we mustn't make the mistake of forgetting where they ultimately came from.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deut.8.17-Deut.8.20&version=NIV
Humility in the Bible: 1 Peter 5:5
The Bible famously promises that "the last shall be first"--and throughout Scripture it is clear that God places great value on traits that human society doesn't. In fact, God actively works on behalf of the meek and lowly. That is especially clear in this reminder that in God's eyes, the humble will be honored over the lofty and proud.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20peter%205:5&version=31
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - The Trouble With Being a Winner - #8211 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
Chuck Colson knows about abusing power and paying for it. He spent time in prison for his corruption-related activities in the Nixon administration. He said the Governor of Illinois had the same cancer that has brought down so many successful people. Colson called it the "spiritual cancer" of pride.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/the-trouble-with-being-a-winner...
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - The Secret of Winning the Big Game - #9197 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
It’s almost here—Super Bowl Sunday! Water departments in major cities have reported they can tell when the commercials come on; the water pressure suddenly drops dramatically and simultaneously—millions of people taking a bathroom break at the same time—a lot of people watching. I hope it’s a thriller like last year. Of course, last year my team won—the New York Giants. Tom Coughlin, the coach, explained why he thought his underdog team upset the almost unbeatable New England Patriots. He said, “These guys took their names off their jerseys and left their egos at the locker room door.”
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/the-secret-of-winning-the-big-g...
Devotional : Humility and Thankfulness
Humility and thankfulness are very important qualities for Christians to exhibit. Our self-centered culture and society are not conducive to being thankful and humble, so how do we effectively demonstrate these qualities daily? Passages from Paul, Peter and James provide the answer.
http://delveintojesus.com/Devotionals/15/Humility-and-Thankfulness.aspx
Devotional : Ambition
Ambition can certainly be a good quality, but it also carries a great risk of preventing us from seeking God's will for our lives. In this devotional, we examine the dangers and pitfalls of personal ambition, and look at ways we can ambitiously use our gifts and talents for God's glory instead.
http://delveintojesus.com/Devotionals/23/Ambition.aspx