Pride is a Robber
Pride centers on SELF, the super-EGO;
Through its lack of humility,
The proud cannot see GOD’s glory,
Being centered on self-glory!
Pride is one-dimensional,
Only I, ME, MYSELF,
Pride robs one’s soul of the continuous flow
Of LIVING WATER, GOD’s compassionate grace
Flowing through our REDEEMER, CHRIST;
Pride is a stagnant pool, with no outlet
Of compassion for others;
Lacking humility, Pride cannot acknowledge its own sinfulness,
Pride restrains GOD’s hand of mercy
By its conviction of self-sufficiency;
For the proud, Christ has died in vain.
Pride meanders through life
As a sluggish river of pent-up
Thwarted ambitions, frustrations, anxieties
The neuroses of mankind.
Pride robs one of true CONTENTMENT,
Of GOD’s PEACE, that surpasses all understanding.
Pride wants its own way, its will
Not GOD’s way or GOD’s will
Pride robs one of true generosity
It cannot magnanimously put others before self.
Pride caused the downfall of SATAN
Mankind is admonished not to fall
Into its temptation;
PRIDE can rob man of ETERNAL SALVATION.
Shirley Lau