Jason Monastra

My life and thoughts out on the web

If you have never had the opportunity, take a look at www.bible.com, I read it consistently as a solid devotional and it makes it easy no matter where I am.  Today there was a strong focus on man’s action, his deeds, and how they will tested and tried when the day of judgement comes.  Within that, there is strong discussion on how the actions of man can be judged here on earth.  Pride is a powerful weapon used by satan to bring people down.  The actions brought about by pride can cripple someone from their calling and direction in God’s plan for their life.

One of the way pride sneaks into someone’s life is through the praise that is offered them by other men.  When people receive flattering words, letting them know that other people admire them - unless those are given straight to God and He is given the glory - a person begins to think that they did it themselves, therefore fostering pride in their heart.  Dangerous ground this is.  Pride is an easy sin to fall into, as flattery is something that many people offer in today’s society.  Be careful.

On the subject of flattery, let me close with this.  Discernment is something that needs to be prayed for in all decisions as well.  Discernment will allow us to see what people’s comments are truly intended for.  If they are from the heart, we can take that and bring it to God offering him all the praise and worship.  If the words are ill intended, we must ask God to show us so that we might understand the situation. 

All praise and Glory to God.