"We have heard of Moab’s pride—
how great is her arrogance!—
of her conceit, her pride and her insolence;
but her boasts are empty."
As I learned more about Moab, the man, I found that he didn't feel he needed the help of the Jews. He bragged about his own strength and security. Now take a pause for a moment, how is your pride or someone else's around you affecting home life, job, communication with others, business endeavors, parenting, and more?
Prideful people eventually tear down everything they worked so hard to build up with harsh speech, a false belief in self and accomplishments, a hatred for others, and lingering unforgiveness and bitterness.
I think of the many men who are with wives and children that resent them, wishing for nothing more than being single once again. They act rudely, impatient, miserable, and unappreciative. They desire selfish needs met and once temporarily satisfied, they act mean-spirited.
I think of the many women who cry out for husbands, jobs and more only to act as if they didn't have any help in getting what they asked for. Toting over-priced bags with decorated nail polish while tossing back hair weaves, they are disappointed that "things" couldn't heal broken hearts.
Liars, braggarts, and hateful people who don't like what they created, angry about the outcome, and desperately in need of help, but won't do what it takes to get it!
"You never know who in this world you might need..." the elder reminded me. "Sometimes you have to kiss a**." Swallow one's pride, endure until the window of opportunity comes, because it will!
I'm sure that some of you are going through various trials. Remember, look up, look around, and be ready to accept the blessing of someone who truly cares about you before its too late. Fighting people on everything they suggest, looking for flaws in just about any request, and refusing to offer assistance when you can, will lead you nowhere but down a dark and lonely path (been there done that!)
Nicholl McGuire
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