Proud in Heart

11-25-09

Proverbs 16:5
Among all parts of an individual the heart is examined the most. The mannerisms, the plans, and the character are all products of the heart. When the heart develops character it has established itself into a mode defining who it is, what it will be and what it will do. The Lord recognizes the character, some of which is pleasing and some a turn off. Proverbs talks about the heart that is a turn off to the Lord.

Pride may not be recognized as a character that causes offense but Proverbs describes the proud in heart as an abomination to the Lord. Pride carries with it several implications, one of which relates to an unjust assumption of superiority. This assumption produces an arrogance that makes one feel as though they are better than another. The attitude, action, posture and mannerisms that comes out of the arrogance is contrary to the very nature of the Lord.

The second implication relates to leadership. With a proud heart the direction and conduct establishes certain attitudes that declares who is in charge. The attitude literally takes charge and attempt to invoke itself. The proud in heart can be recognized by their boastfulness and snobbish behavior. These are a disgrace to the Lord.

The heart is the part of man that the Lord inhabits and its disposition is a major concern. It is looked at intently and intensely. It is used as a source from which blessings and curses are imputed. Our duty is to develop it, protect it and ensure it is kept free of the forces that render it a disgrace.