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Pride vs. Humility
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Pride vs. Humility |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States 
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Pride vs. Humility By Larry Chadwick I have been thinking lately about pride, All the faults we think that it can hide. It's easy to consider yourself the best, When you think you’re better than the rest. But I’ve also been thinking about humility, And how it could possibly change me. I’ve discovered it is a trait so very rare, Just when you think you have it, it’s not there. Then there is the Ordinance of Humility, An act that Jesus commited just for me. How with a towel he bent down on one knee, It was His form of leadership He let me see. So life isn’t about whether I am the best, But whether I’m willing to serve the rest. And so for the rest of my life I will try, I will try even to be willing for others to die. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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NapalmsConstantlyConfused
since 2001-05-15
Posts 529 |
wow. very thought-provoking and deep. i like this. one fragment: one of the things known in military terms is "the burden of command." it refers to the pain that a man feels when he is forced to allow others to die, in the full knowledge that he can't save them all. this applies, for when Jesus gave himself up to the people, he knew that he would have to die in order to save others, but the disciples didn't. this is why they were so grief-stricken at his death, because they were unable to accept that he had died not from chance but Necessity. even though they knew why he was dying, they were unable to accept that sometimes it is something that must happen. this is actually very sad, but amazingly well-written. -Dave |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
"wow. very thought-provoking and deep." And sadly, a thought so rare these days.  No one ever listened themselves into trouble. [This message has been edited by The Lonely Stranger (edited 11-18-2001).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Dave, Thanks for your in depth reply. Theology is also an interest of mine as that is what I got my degree in. You nailed it. No pun intended.  By the way, I like your military perspective you offer to so many things. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
The Lonely Stranger, Seems not to be in vogue, huh? Thanks for noticing. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Larry~This piece is utterly profound! A great and thought provoking write. Unfortunately it is past my bedtime, therefore I shall read it again a couple more times until it is embedded in my mind and then I shall sleep on it. Perhaps to awaken with an even deeper meaning to it in the morning. Again, great write and nite nite. (Also bed time for Grandpas too!) ~hugs...if Nancy Lee isn't looking!~  Nancy Lee. ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
you know the joke about the guy who wore the badge of humiliy.... great write |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Great thoughts! It reminds my own... Lizzy ~The first two cup of tea is to throw away; what remains is the best of all. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Nancy Lee, Back at you...Oh and thanks for the nice things you said. I might surprise you with some more deep thoughts. Hmmm. That sounds familiar. Walt, The truth is I don't know that joke, but I'm willing to listen... Lizzy, Thanks, and I'm glad you're here at Passions. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Humility. Modesty. Unpretentiousness. Understating one's own rank or position. The antithesis of arrogance and boastfulness. A very fine write, Larry. Good food for thought. HUGS. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Midnitesun, Beats poptarts, huh? The actual delivery, I mean.Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*sigh* a perfect compliment to your latest poem. I feel I have feasted now on a little of His light served up bye the talent He gave you with words. *sigh* Thank you, so very much, Larry. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Startime, *sigh* Thanks. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL. Yes, it sure beats Poptarts. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Midnitesun, For those that don't get it. My remark was based on your "food for thought" response and your poptart poem...anyway  Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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Blackdrake Member
since 1999-07-23
Posts 83Depends on the day :) |
trully makes you wonder how most of the world has ended up backwards ? it has always been there for is to see. but it is we who mst take the leap of faith, and understand the plan for which we are here . tis an excellent write. Mysterious is the shadow, walking down the path of light. ~~ ¥ ~~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Blackdrake, So very true. Right there under our noses. We all do it though. Neglect the truth! Usually for convenience sake. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Larry, Makes you think abut things.Very thought provoking. Peaches |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Peaches, Yup, it does. Thanks. Glad you're here. Sin isn't fair, but God got even, grace isn't fair either. larry c |
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