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Sunday, June 2, 2013

Grace to the Humble


 '2 Doves'

"God opposes the proud,
But gives grace to the humble
 Proverbs 3:34

Oppose
*to place over against something so as to provide resistance

*Resistance: to exert force in opposition
*Opposition: hostile or contrary action or condition  
  
Proud: Synonyms
disdainful, haughty,
 
*Disdainful: a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
*Haughty: blatantly and disdainfully proud
*Contempt: lack of respect or reverence for something 
*Scorn: open dislike and disrespect or derision often mixed with indignation

Grace:
*unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification,  a virtue coming from God approval, favor mercy, pardon, a special favor : privilege,

disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency 
 *Favor: friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior, approving consideration
 *Mercy: compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's  power; lenient or compassionate treatment 
Humble
*not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive, reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission

*Meek: enduring injury with patience and without resentment not violent
*Modest: placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities, neither bold nor self-assertive
*Unpretentious: free from ostentation
*Ostentation: excessive display