Proverbs 15:25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
‘The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.’ The Lord will judge the proud but preserve the humble.
Humility is the key that unlocks many spiritual treasures. It is the secret to: The glory of creation – recognising our role before the Creator (Rev. 4:11; Luke 17:10). Redemption – modelled perfectly in Christ’s self-emptying (Php. 2:5-8). True riches and honour – promised to the humble (-15:33; 22:4; Matt. 5:3). Fellowship with God – for He dwells with the lowly in heart (Isa. 57:15; 66:2). Rest for the soul – found in Christ’s gentle and humble heart (Matt. 11:29). Personal salvation – entering the Kingdom requires childlike humility (Matt. 18:3; Luke 18:1-43). True greatness – defined by servanthood (Matt. 20:26–27; Luke 22:26). Exaltation – for those who humble themselves will be lifted up (Matt. 23:12; Luke 14:11). Spiritual revelation – truth revealed to the humble, not the proud (Matt. 11:25; Luke 10:21). Unity in the Body – maintained through mutual humility (Eph. 4:1-3; 5:21; 1Pet. 5:5). Victorious Christian living – humility shapes love, service, and perseverance (Rom. 12:10, 16; 1Cor. 13; Gal. 5:26; Php. 2:1-4; Col. 3:5-14; 1Jn. 4:20; 1Tim. 1:15; Tit. 2:11-14). Genuine faith – faith grows from a heart that knows its need (Matt. 8:8; 15:28; John 4:50)
Two things God will cut off (Ps. 12:3): All flattering lips and tongues that speak proud things.
To be proud is to indulge in pride or self-congratulation. It means being lifted up in one’s own eyes—exalting oneself, becoming elated, or taking glory in oneself. Pride can manifest as displaying oneself before others, strutting for attention, or having an inflated sense of superiority. Pride often shows itself in unnatural self-esteem, arrogance, and the desire for others to treat one’s words as if they were unquestionable truths.
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