The Need for Humility - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 7

PLUS...7 Scriptures That Show How Important Grandparents Are  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The Need for Humility By Aaron D’Anthony Brown “When arrogance comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.” [Proverbs 11:2]( The Folly of [Pride]( There’s a certain man I’ve known for probably a year now, and ever since I met him, he’s been the same. Jobless. Childless. Unmotivated. And directionless. By his own account, then and now, he is a self-described “loser.” He’s in his forties, lives with his father, and off his dad’s retirement money. Every day is the same: walking his dog once or twice, watching television, smoking, drinking, and sleeping. Hearing such a story, let alone seeing the man, naturally conjures up some pity. Unfortunately, the day I asked if getting hobbies or a job would make him feel better about himself was the day our acquaintanceship ended. He figured I was wrong for a few things: comparing myself to him, preaching to him, and disrespecting my elders. I didn’t do any of those things, but at the moment, all he could understand was his anger and contempt at the perceived offense. What he couldn’t see in himself was pride.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [7 Scriptures That Show How Important Grandparents Are](  Jennifer Waddle Today, let’s take a few moments to stop and reflect on the value of grandparents and how significant they are to God.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Will the Lion Lay Down with the Lamb?](  Mike Leake Have you read that verse about the Lion laying down with the lamb? In the KJV I think it goes something like this, “And the lion shall lay down with the lamb.” Where is that verse found?  [CONTINUE READING →](            [11-Year-Old Earns Golden Buzzer After Surprise Audition Of Broadway Classic](  GodTube.com A young child gave a show-stopping and superb performance of a song from a beloved Broadway musical on Britain’s Got Talent.  [WATCH NOW →](        [The Top 7 Most Dangerous Church Cultures](  Ron Edmondson It always breaks my heart to encounter a church that is ready to implode. Frankly, some churches live in that tension continually. Some cultures are dangerous—toxic even.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Complete the verse: "Set your affection on things above, not on…" A. worldly possessions B. things that shall come to pass C. things displeasing to God D. things on the earth [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â