Psalm 101:5
Psalm 101:5
Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not tolerate.
Whoever has a haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not tolerate is a strong statement about God’s stance on arrogance, pride. Arrogance and a haughty heart create a barrier between individuals and God, as arrogance, pride elevates oneself above others and diminishes the humility God desires in His followers. A “haughty look” signifies an outward display of superiority, while an “arrogant heart” reflects a deep-seated attitude of self-importance. For believers, this verse serves as a warning to examine their hearts, to ensure that arrogance, pride does not take root and distance them from God’s grace. Humility is a central virtue in the Christian faith, as it acknowledges our need for God’s wisdom, guidance, and mercy. By rejecting arrogance, we open ourselves to God’s blessings and foster relationships built on mutual respect and compassion. This verse reminds us that God values a humble spirit and that arrogance, pride ultimately leads to judgment. It encourages us to approach God with reverence, recognizing that all we have is a gift from Him. Embracing humility aligns us with God’s will, allowing His love to work through us in ways that glorify Him rather than ourselves. In a world that often promotes self-importance, this teaching calls believers to embody a spirit of meekness, reflecting Christ’s example of humility and love.
Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Daniel 4:37
Those who walk in arrogance, pride he is able to humble.
Psalm 138:6
Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.