Evening: Psalms 102, 130; Luke 18:9-14
“How are the mighty fallen!” Thus, David laments the death of his dear friend Jonathan. The phrase is also used to refer to political figures, popular celebrities and religious leaders who fall from power or from grace with alarming frequency. When you are ‘elevated’ you have far to fall. And when you exalt yourself, your fall is assured. The Bible is full of warnings about pride: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” ... These are natural consequences. Lent begins today with a wise caution against putting yourself or anyone else on a pedestal.
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