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Devotional 5: Love Is Not Arrogant

“…it is not arrogant…” — 1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV)

Reflection

Arrogance is a subtle pride that says, I know better. I am better. It shuts down vulnerability, resists correction, and makes others feel small. But love—the kind Christ calls us to—leaves no room for superiority. It is rooted in humility, which allows us to walk beside others, not above them.

Love listens. It learns. It owns its faults and celebrates the strengths of others. Arrogance demands to be right; love is willing to be refined. When we choose humility over pride, we create space for genuine connection, healing, and mutual growth.

Scripture References

• Proverbs 16:18 (ESV) – “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
• Romans 12:3 (NIV) – “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment…”
• Philippians 2:5-7(ASV) – "Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

Practical Application

• When receiving feedback or correction, pause to consider before defending or deflecting. Ask: What can I learn here?
• Recognize the contributions and gifts of others publicly. Let love give others the honor you may secretly want for yourself.
• Reflect regularly: Where might I be operating out of pride rather than love in my relationships?

Prayer

Father, strip away any pride or arrogance hidden in my heart. Teach me the strength of humility—the kind that Jesus walked in. Help me value others above myself, not in false modesty, but in true love. May my life point to Your greatness, not my own. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Call to Action

This week, deliberately seek another person’s perspective—particularly someone you might usually overlook. Validate their voice, learn from their perspective, and let humility guide the interaction.