Luke 14:11
For everyone who uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted."
Acts 12:21-23
On a stated day Herod arrayed himself in royal robes, took his seat on the dais, and proceeded to harangue them.
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men must also submit to the presbyters. Indeed you must all put on the apron of humility to serve one another, for the haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.
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Summary
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Destruction
Bible References
Destruction
Acts 12:21
On a stated day Herod arrayed himself in royal robes, took his seat on the dais, and proceeded to harangue them.
And
Luke 14:11
For everyone who uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted."
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men must also submit to the presbyters. Indeed you must all put on the apron of humility to serve one another, for the haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.