Tag Archives: pride goes before a fall

Starting and Finishing Well

Uzziah’s “crash and burn” came because of his pride. Lofty thoughts of God led to his success. Lofty thoughts about himself led to his downfall. Continue reading

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The Mountaintop

The blessings of the mountaintop are wonderful, but can become a temptation to pride. That is one foothold that you don’t want to even try—it leads to a quick and devastating slide to the bottom. Continue reading

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Starting and Finishing Well

Lofty thoughts of God led to his success. Lofty thoughts about himself led to his downfall. Continue reading

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Pride, arrogance and abuse of power find their day of reckoning. God sees and he will make it right. Integrity, obedience and courage likewise come to light before God and men and find their reward. Continue reading

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The Power of a Good Reputation (Nov 28)

Pride, arrogance and abuse of power find their day of reckoning. God sees and he will make it right. Integrity, obedience and courage likewise come to light before God and men and find their reward. Continue reading

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