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June 9
Tuesday


RISK

READ:
Proverbs 6:16-19
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Humble yourselves
under the mighty hand
of God, that He may
exalt you in due time.
__1 Peter 5:6
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When our children were young, one of our favorite board games was Risk. World conquest was the objective. Each player mobilized his troops to take possession of countries and continents. It always amused me that the person who initially was leading the game seldom won. The reason is obvious. When other players sensed his mounting pride, they would join together against him.

Whether consciously or subconsciously, it is easy to dislike powerful people who have proud looks. Their very countenance seems to encourage others to throw obstacles in their paths or to be silent objectors.

In today's Bible reading, we are told that God hates seven things. Tellingly; the first is pride. When someone overvalues himself by undervaluing others, he inevitably reveals it with his proud look. Puffed up in self-conceit, he may also devise evil and sow discord. No wonder God hates proud looks.

Proud and powerful people may think they can disregard others' displeasure, but they cannot disregard God's opposition. Peter reminds us not to trust in ourselves but in the One who will exalt us "in due time" (1 Peter 5:6). As we submit to Him, we avoid the risk that pride brings to our character and we become thankful, humble servants of God.
__Albert Lee
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```````````````Naught have I gotten but what I received;```````````
`````````````Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed;``````````
```````````````````Boasting excluded, pride I abase;``````````````
````````````````I'm only a sinner saved by grace! __Gray``````````
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No one can glorify self and Christ at the same time.

*************Today's Bible Reading __ Proverbs 6:16-19***********

16 These six things the
LORD hates, yes, seven are
an abomination to Him:

17 A proud look, a lying
tongue, hands that shed
innocent blood, 18 a heart
that devises wicked plans
feet that are swift in
running to evil. 19 A false
witness who speaks lies,
and one who sows discord
among brethren.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

In Today's Bible reading, we are reminded of things that our Lord
finds detestable. Considered closely, they fall into three distinct
categories: Heart, mind, and tongue. From the heart comes the
underlying attitude of pride that is the root of our own self-
destruction. From the mind come the plans for harm to others:
hands that shed blood, wickedness, and eagerness for evil. From the
tongue come the destructive words that can ruin lives: lies, false
witness, and discord. Considering the great harm that these actions
and attitudes can produce, it is no wonder that they are things "the
Lord hates." __Bill Crowder