A lamp once hung in an ancient town
at the corner of a street,
there the wind was keen, and the way was dark,
and the rain would often beat.
And all night long its light would shine
to guide the traveler’s feet.
The lamp was rough and plain and old,
and the storm had beaten it sore;
‘twas not a thing one [...]
Archive for the ‘Pride’ Category
Pitchers for the Lamp of God {unknown}
Posted in Light, Night, Poetry, Pride on August 1, 2008 | No Comments »
What is it to be Patient?
Posted in Affliction, Definitions to Make You Think, Evil, Patience, Pride, Submission on June 24, 2008 | No Comments »
The suffering of afflictions, pain, toil,
calamity, provocation or other evil,
with a calm, unruffled temper;
endurance without murmuring or fretfulness.
Patience may spring from constitutional fortitude,
from a kind of heroic pride,
or from christian submission to the divine will.
{Webster’s 1828 Dictionary}
The Weaver {unknown}
Posted in Gold, Poetry, Pride, Work on June 23, 2008 | No Comments »
My life is but a weaving
between the Lord and me.
I cannot choose the colours;
He worketh steadily.
Oftimes He weaveth sorrow,
and I in foolish pride
forget He sees the upper,
and I the underside.
Not ‘til the loom is silent
and the shuttles cease to fly,
shall God unroll the canvas
and explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needful
in the Waver’s [...]
Humility {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Blessing, Devotions, Gift, Gospel, Heart, Heaven, Humility, J.R. Miller, Life, Matthew, Peace, Prayer, Pride on June 12, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3
This beatitude is not pronounced upon the poor in earthly condition; for one may be very poor and yet very proud, or one may be rich in worldly goods and yet be very lowly in spirit. Neither is it on the poor [...]
Watching {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in Blessing, C.H. Spurgeon, Church, Death, Devotions, Evil, Faith, Fear, Grace, Holiness, Life, Persecution, Pride, Revelation, Riches, Wealth on June 5, 2008 | No Comments »
“Blessed is he that watcheth.”
–Revelation 16:15
“We die daily,” said the apostle. This was the life of the early Christians; they went everywhere with their lives in their hands. We are not in this day called to pass through the same fearful persecutions: if we were, the Lord would give us grace to bear the test; [...]
Thy Burden Bearer {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in Burdens, C.H. Spurgeon, Devotions, Faith, Holy Spirit, Love, Peace, Prayer, Pride, Psalms, Sin, Temptation, Trust, Wisdom, Word on May 27, 2008 | No Comments »
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.”
–Psalm 55:22
Care, even though exercised upon legitimate objects, if carried to excess, has in it the nature of sin. The precept to avoid anxious care is earnestly inculcated by our Saviour, again and again; it is reiterated by the apostles; and it is one which [...]
What is it to Fear the Lord?
Posted in Evil, Fear, Hate, Mouth/Tongue, Pride, Psalms, Scripture, Ways on May 19, 2008 | No Comments »
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil:
pride, and arrogancy,
and the evil way,
and the froward mouth,
do I hate.
Proverbs 8:13
Foes of Faith {E.M. Bounds}
Posted in Burdens, Doubt, E.M. Bounds, Faith, Fear, Heart, Mind/Thoughts, Peace, Peter, Prayer, Pride, Rewards, Scripture, Selfishness, Soul, Strength, Thankfulness, Understanding, Weakness on April 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Doubt and fear are the twin foes of faith. Sometimes, they actually usurp the place of faith, and although we pray, it is a restless, disquieted prayer that we offer, uneasy and often complaining. Peter failed to walk on Gennesaret because he permitted the waves to break over him and swamp the power of his [...]
Psalm 49
Posted in Blessing, Death, Eternal Life, Evil, Fear, Foolishness, Glory, Heart, Light, Meditation, Parable, Power, Praise, Pride, Psalms, Redemption, Riches, Scripture, Soul, Trust, Understanding, Ways, Wealth, Wisdom on April 18, 2008 | No Comments »
Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Wherefore should I fear in [...]
The Dry Tree {C.H. Spurgeon}
Posted in Blood, C.H. Spurgeon, Death, Devotions, Eternal Life, Fear, Luke, Pride, Riches, Scripture, Shame, Sin, Trust, Wrath on April 14, 2008 | No Comments »
“If they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?”
–Luke 23:31
Among other interpretations of this suggestive question, the following is full of teaching: “If the innocent substitute for sinners, suffer thus, what will be done when the sinner himself –the dry tree–shall fall into the hands of an angry [...]
Make me Clean {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Apostle Paul, Biblical Personages, Blessing, Devotions, Healing, Humility, J.R. Miller, Leprosy, New Life, Prayer, Pride, Submission on April 11, 2008 | No Comments »
“Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
Luke 5:12
This prayer shows a beautiful faith. The leper had no doubt whatever of Christ’s ability to heal him. The only question in his mind was whether he would be willing to do it. There might be some reason why the Lord would not wish to answer [...]
Blessed To Be a Blessing {J.R. Miller}
Posted in Blessing, Christlike, Devotions, J.R. Miller, Missions, Pride, Selfishness, Service on April 7, 2008 | No Comments »
God blesses you that you may be a blessing to others. Then he blesses you also a second time in being a blessing to others. It is the talent that is used that multiplies. Receiving, unless one gives in turn, makes one full and proud and selfish. Give out the best of your life in [...]
