Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Romans 12:16
Is there anything that is more desperately needed today than harmony? Our beloved country is tired of polarization, division, and conflict over race, religion, money, and the list goes on and on. The world desperately needs to see something different, and God says to His own children, “This is your calling. Let it be seen in My church.”
What is stopping us? The command of God is crystal clear. So what is holding us back? Why do we find this so hard to do? There is one answer, and it is right here in this same verse—pride. “Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight” (12:16).
One way pride expresses itself is in arrogance. “Do not be haughty.” To be haughty is to think of yourself as better than others, to look down on other people because you feel superior in your intellect, in your lifestyle, or in your achievements.
It is easy for us to get the idea that pride is not a big deal. What’s wrong with a little bit of swagger? But remember, pride is the original sin. It is the root of every other sin.
How have you seen pride hinder harmony in your own life?
