Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 11:2, Boasting is Unbecoming
by Marilynn Chadwick
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." Proverbs 11:2 NIV
Proverbs 11:2 warns us about the destructive nature of pride. The Message paraphrase provides a commonsense twist, "The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm."
Let's face it. Boasting is practically a national pastime. It's as American as apple pie. Our athletes swagger. Our celebrities strut. Bumper stickers flaunt our favorite teams, our super kids, and our alma maters. Our talents, treasures, and triumphs win us bragging rights. At times, we all…
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