He mocks proud mockers
Proverbs 3:34 (NIV)
but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
This verse reminds us of 1 Peter 5:6: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time” (NIV). God will not favor those who are proud and mock God or his goodness. They may have some prosperity in this age, but they will not have joy and peace, and they will suffer punishment in the next age.
It is not our responsibility to lift ourselves up, promote ourselves, or in any way grasp for honor or success in order to boost ourselves. Our Father will give us favor and promote us according to his love and wisdom. He asks that we maintain a humble attitude. Whether we are at work, at home or at church our role is to remain humble. We maintain an attitude of the heart that reflects who we are before God. We will not lose out and we will gain God’s favor, which is worth more than all the honors of the world.
Where in your life can you adopt a better attitude of humility? What has been holding you back?
” an attitude of , , , who we are before God.” Phil, what exactly do you mean by that ?