Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Destruction
Bible References
Destruction
Acts 12:21
And then, on a particular day, Herod, dressed in his royal robes, delivered a speech [to the people] from his throne.
And
Luke 14:11
For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted [as important]."
1 Peter 5:5
And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.