@JeshiRu 20 March 2021 more from that month

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Proverbs 16:19 This is yet another Proverb which presents opposing perspectives. The first perspective is to be humble and keep company with the poor. The second option is to take part in the rewards of the proud. We are told that the first is the better perspective. The question is why? The previous verse speaks of the downfall of pride. Pride brings conflict and strife. If we share in the “spoils" of the prideful, we share in that conflict and strife. We can avoid the trouble that comes with pridefulness if we remain humble. If the wisest man in the world, Solomon says this is the better option, then we would be wise to listen. Lord, Help me to remain humble, even though the world would have me to share the spoils of the prideful. Help to keep my eyes focused on You so that I will make the right choices. Amen.