Proverbs 29:23 (NRSV)
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Verse 23A person's pride will bring humiliation,
Devotion
The flip side of the pride that brought Uzziah down is humility. True humility is not the “aw shucks, I’m not worth much” malarkey some folks are so good at. True humility recognizes that I have positive qualities and abilities, and also that these positive qualities and abilities are gifts. They are not my own achievements. I am what I am because God gave me these gifts, gave them to me to use to glorify God. During Lent, remembering the humility of Jesus, we see ourselves through humble eyes.
Prayer
Keep us realistic about who and what we are, Lord, and grateful for your gifts. Amen.