Matthew 23:12 - "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."
In context with this verse, we must constantly be on guard against all forms of self-righteous Phariseeism. When we judge others without humility, not first looking to ourselves and our faults and failures, we exalt ourselves. This is a setup for a fall. Instead of doing someone good, we have done or spoke evil into their lives and also ours. Humility – the understanding of who we are in God -- ensures that when we do speak into another's life, it is with both grace and truth.
Self-righteousness is not only a deception, but it can become an addiction not unlike any other substance. It feeds the need of the flesh to feel empowered and significant. We should all heed James' words when he states that where there is jealousy and selfish ambition, every evil thing exists (James 3:16). May we all understand who we are in God and "right size" ourselves in humility so God can exalt us in due season.
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