Today’s wisdom is from Proverbs 16:18:
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
In our lifetime we often witness the truth of this ancient wisdom. One striking example is the collapse of the Titanic. The ship was deemed unsinkable, a marvel of modern engineering and human ingenuity. This belief in its invincibility, however, became its greatest weakness. On that fateful night in 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and, despite all the assurances of its creators, sank into the icy depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Over 1,500 lives were lost, a tragic reminder of the consequences of arrogance.
Proverbs 16:18 warns us that arrogance leads to significant negative consequences. The Titanic’s story illustrates how overconfidence can blind us to potential dangers and make us vulnerable to unforeseen disasters. When we believe we are invincible, we may neglect necessary precautions and ignore warnings. This verse encourages us to cultivate humility, to recognize our limitations, and to be mindful of the risks that pride can bring.
The importance of this verse can be seen in the words of a writer who said,
“Pride must DIE IN you, or nothing of heaven can LIVE IN you.”
I’m Lonnie Davis
And these thoughts are worth thinking.