Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18. Satan fell because of his ambition to be equal with God. He desired to enter into the divine counsels and purposes, from which he was excluded by
No Respector of Persons
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. Acts 10:34, 35. God is no
He Made Things Right
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10. “The chief among the publicans,” Zacchaeus, was a Jew, and detested by his countrymen. His rank and wealth were the reward of
The Real King
Cursed be the man that he eateth any food until evening that I may be avenged of mine enemies. 1 Samuel 14:24 The command to abstain from food was prompted from selfish ambition, and it showed the king to be
The Most Satanic Trait
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Proverbs 27:4. Their [Miriam’s and Aaron’s] accusations were borne by Moses in uncomplaining silence. It was the experience gained during the years of toil and
A Safe Path
And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward. Exodus 14:15. God in His providence brought the Hebrews into the mountain fastnesses before the sea, that He might
God Sent Him
Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. Exodus 3:10. The time for Israel’s deliverance had come. But God’s purpose was to be accomplished