Revival Calendar Day Five
Digging Deeper
Barrier: Arrogance
Digging Deeper
Barrier: Arrogance
Really arrogance and haughtiness (Day 13) are the same. They are huge problems and worthy of at least two out of the 40 days. The problem with these twin barriers is that most people who have them don’t know they do. As we talked about yesterday, this barrier is a matter of the heart. It is not simply pride or boasting, it is an attitude of the heart. A person can be proud or boastful in a particular area of his/her life but not arrogant. In fact, all of us have areas in which we are proud. Arrogance, however, is a heart full of pride, a heart which looks down on others, which judges. For example: An arrogant person would look down and want to avoid the people who are struggling with the barriers from the last few days like Covetousness, Greed, Lust, especially lust and big sins like addictions, etc... Arrogance disguises itself as righteousness, holiness. It is in reality self-righteousness. It is the heart of the Pharisee that angered Christ so much:
“The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men--robbers, evildoers, adulterers--or even like this tax collector.” (Luke 18:11)
“Jesus replied, "And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them” (Luke 11:46)
"Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering." (Luke 11:52)
Arrogance is a dangerous place to be. The Dictionary defines it as: “disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner; having or displaying a sense of overbearing self-worth or self-importance; Unwarranted pride...”
Of course there is also the arrogance that comes with thinking you are more educated therefore smarter or better than someone else. The arrogance that comes from people a person of wealth and status, the arrogance of being a member of the correct race or gender, the arrogance of hailing from the right country or region of the country. Arrogance always displays itself as being “er”, if you will, of others. You know, smarter, wiser, prettier, holier, etc...
Nations are arrogant as well. The fall to every great nation has been arrogance not immorality. Immorality is the result of arrogance that disregards God that becomes enlightened and thinks it is too wise for God. The scriptures say that Sodom was destroyed because of her arrogance not her immorality. (Ezekiel 16:49)One form of the word arrogance speaks of glory or praise. It is the word reserved for God alone. Satan was cast out of heaven because of arrogance. Our nation struggles with arrogance and many of the scripture you will see, especially in the Old Testament speak of God’s judgment on the arrogant.
My Grandma Grandey would say “too big for his britches” or “he is full of himself.” Unfortunately there are not only individuals but churches that are arrogant as well. Hence, the reputation of Christians among non-Christians: “Hypocrites!” Examine yourself today and pray that this “unchristlike” characteristic is not rooted in you. If it is pray for a breakthrough, that the attitude of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11) will be manifested in and through you.
OLD TESTAMENT MEANING
Definition
arrogant, proud, insolent, presumptuous
the arrogant ones (as n coll pl)
presumptuous (as adj)
Other Usage - Total: 13
proud 12, presumptuous 1
Definition
proud, arrogant, haughty
Other Usage - Total: 2
haughty 1, proud 1
Psalm 5:5 – “The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.”
Psalm 75:4 – “To the arrogant I say, 'Boast no more,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horns.”
Psalm 119:21 – “You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.”
Psalm 119:51 – “The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.”
Ps 119:69- “Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.”
Psalm 119:78 – “May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.”
Psalm 119:85 – “The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.”
Ps 119:122 – “Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.”
Psalm 123:4 – “We have endured much ridicule from the proud, much contempt from the arrogant.”
Proverbs 17:7 – “Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool-- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!”
Proverbs 21:24 – “The proud and arrogant man--"Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride.”
Lamentations 2:11 – “The eyes of the arrogant man will be humbled and the pride of men brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.”
Isaiah 5:15 – “So man will be brought low and mankind humbled, the eyes of the arrogant humbled.”
Jeremiah 50:32 – “The arrogant one will stumble and fall and no one will help her up; I will kindle a fire in her towns that will consume all who are around her."
Ezekiel 16:49 – “'Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.”
Daniel 5:20 – “But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.”
Habakkuk 2:5 – “...indeed, wine betrays him; he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is as greedy as the grave and like death is never satisfied, he gathers to himself all the nations and takes captive all the peoples.”
Zephaniah 3:4 – “Her prophets are arrogant; they are treacherous men. Her priests profane the sanctuary and do violence to the law.”
Malachi 3:15 – “But now we call the arrogant blessed. Certainly the evildoers prosper, and even those who challenge God escape.'"
Malachi 4:1 - "Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and that day that is coming will set them on fire," says the Lord Almighty. "Not a root or a branch will be left to them.”
New Testament Meaning
Definition
showing one's self above others, overtopping, conspicuous above others, pre-eminent
with an overweening estimate of one's means or merits, despising others or even treating them with contempt, haughty
Romans 1:30 - “...slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents.”
“Jesus replied, "And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them” (Luke 11:46)
"Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering." (Luke 11:52)
Arrogance is a dangerous place to be. The Dictionary defines it as: “disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner; having or displaying a sense of overbearing self-worth or self-importance; Unwarranted pride...”
Of course there is also the arrogance that comes with thinking you are more educated therefore smarter or better than someone else. The arrogance that comes from people a person of wealth and status, the arrogance of being a member of the correct race or gender, the arrogance of hailing from the right country or region of the country. Arrogance always displays itself as being “er”, if you will, of others. You know, smarter, wiser, prettier, holier, etc...
Nations are arrogant as well. The fall to every great nation has been arrogance not immorality. Immorality is the result of arrogance that disregards God that becomes enlightened and thinks it is too wise for God. The scriptures say that Sodom was destroyed because of her arrogance not her immorality. (Ezekiel 16:49)One form of the word arrogance speaks of glory or praise. It is the word reserved for God alone. Satan was cast out of heaven because of arrogance. Our nation struggles with arrogance and many of the scripture you will see, especially in the Old Testament speak of God’s judgment on the arrogant.
My Grandma Grandey would say “too big for his britches” or “he is full of himself.” Unfortunately there are not only individuals but churches that are arrogant as well. Hence, the reputation of Christians among non-Christians: “Hypocrites!” Examine yourself today and pray that this “unchristlike” characteristic is not rooted in you. If it is pray for a breakthrough, that the attitude of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11) will be manifested in and through you.
OLD TESTAMENT MEANING
Definition
arrogant, proud, insolent, presumptuous
the arrogant ones (as n coll pl)
presumptuous (as adj)
Other Usage - Total: 13
proud 12, presumptuous 1
Definition
proud, arrogant, haughty
Other Usage - Total: 2
haughty 1, proud 1
Psalm 5:5 – “The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.”
Psalm 75:4 – “To the arrogant I say, 'Boast no more,' and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horns.”
Psalm 119:21 – “You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.”
Psalm 119:51 – “The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.”
Ps 119:69- “Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.”
Psalm 119:78 – “May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.”
Psalm 119:85 – “The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.”
Ps 119:122 – “Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.”
Psalm 123:4 – “We have endured much ridicule from the proud, much contempt from the arrogant.”
Proverbs 17:7 – “Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool-- how much worse lying lips to a ruler!”
Proverbs 21:24 – “The proud and arrogant man--"Mocker" is his name; he behaves with overweening pride.”
Lamentations 2:11 – “The eyes of the arrogant man will be humbled and the pride of men brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.”
Isaiah 5:15 – “So man will be brought low and mankind humbled, the eyes of the arrogant humbled.”
Jeremiah 50:32 – “The arrogant one will stumble and fall and no one will help her up; I will kindle a fire in her towns that will consume all who are around her."
Ezekiel 16:49 – “'Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.”
Daniel 5:20 – “But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.”
Habakkuk 2:5 – “...indeed, wine betrays him; he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is as greedy as the grave and like death is never satisfied, he gathers to himself all the nations and takes captive all the peoples.”
Zephaniah 3:4 – “Her prophets are arrogant; they are treacherous men. Her priests profane the sanctuary and do violence to the law.”
Malachi 3:15 – “But now we call the arrogant blessed. Certainly the evildoers prosper, and even those who challenge God escape.'"
Malachi 4:1 - "Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and that day that is coming will set them on fire," says the Lord Almighty. "Not a root or a branch will be left to them.”
New Testament Meaning
Definition
showing one's self above others, overtopping, conspicuous above others, pre-eminent
with an overweening estimate of one's means or merits, despising others or even treating them with contempt, haughty
Romans 1:30 - “...slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents.”
Romans 11:20 – “Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.”
1Corinthians 4:19 – “But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have.”
2Timothy 3:2
“For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy...”
Breakthrough:
Poor in Spirit
Poor in Spirit
Meaning
Definition
reduced to beggary, begging, asking alms
destitute of wealth, influence, position, honour
lowly, afflicted, destitute of the Christian virtues and eternal riches
helpless, powerless to accomplish an end
poor, needy
lacking in anything
as respects their spirit
destitute of wealth of learning and intellectual culture which the schools afford (men of this class most readily give themselves up to Christ's teaching and proved them selves fitted to lay hold of the heavenly treasure)
Other Usage - Total: 34
poor 30, beggar 2, poor man 1, beggarly 1
Definition
reduced to beggary, begging, asking alms
destitute of wealth, influence, position, honour
lowly, afflicted, destitute of the Christian virtues and eternal riches
helpless, powerless to accomplish an end
poor, needy
lacking in anything
as respects their spirit
destitute of wealth of learning and intellectual culture which the schools afford (men of this class most readily give themselves up to Christ's teaching and proved them selves fitted to lay hold of the heavenly treasure)
Other Usage - Total: 34
poor 30, beggar 2, poor man 1, beggarly 1
The Opposite of Full of Himself- Empty, Humble, Dependent, etc...
Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruise...”
Luke 6:20
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”
Luke 7:22
“Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.”
We are completely dependent on God. We are too be beggars, poor, destitute, desperate in spirit. This is who the kingdom of God belongs to: those who have humbled themselves and are completely and utterly in love with, in subjection to, and dependent on Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:3
Philippians 2:5-11 “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-- even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
James 4:7-10 “7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
In other words,
Love Wins, Kenneth
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruise...”
Luke 6:20
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”
Luke 7:22
“Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.”
We are completely dependent on God. We are too be beggars, poor, destitute, desperate in spirit. This is who the kingdom of God belongs to: those who have humbled themselves and are completely and utterly in love with, in subjection to, and dependent on Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:3
Philippians 2:5-11 “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-- even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
James 4:7-10 “7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
In other words,
Love Wins, Kenneth
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