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Pride

/noun/

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of one's close associates, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired. (Oxforddictionaries.com)

We have studied quite a few of the prophetic books up until this point. We have learned about a lot of destruction and a lot of restoration. Stuff that has already happened and stuff that is still to take place.

Want to know the one trait that all of the books claim as the reason for destruction?

Pride.

It's only the humble that God saves His wrath from. You can think you're the MAN, but you must understand that you can't do it all on your own. God is in charge right now. You can accept that fact or you can wait and learn later. I'd suggest the former. The proud never win.

Do you struggle with pride? Spend some time meditating, and ask God to show you places in your life that are holding you back from being truly humble. Then ask God to forgive you of any pride and to reveal to you a plan of attack in order to defeat it.