TUESDAY: “A STIFF NECK!” Psalm 75:5 Pastor Cecil A. Thompson April 25 DAILY-E-VOTIONAL


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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART
Pastor Cecil A. Thompson
April 25, 2017

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“A STIFF NECK!”
Psalm 75:5
“Do not lift up your horn on high; do not speak with a stiff neck.”

What an unusual phrase ... "a stiff neck."  In the NIV it is rendered "an outstretched neck." Regardless of the words used, it denotes an attitude of insolent pride. One place where insolent pride is often on display is at sporting events as we often observe the athletes with outstretched necks parading back and forth like proud peacocks.  

But that is nothing compared to the picture of those arrogant boasters who, in their pride, stand opposed to God.  These people may claim to be wise, but wisdom is in their own eyes and God will have the last word. Oh, how much better it would be if they would turn from their arrogance and honor God.

It is sad that some people display a pompous attitude toward God. They seem to feel that their rejection of God proves that there is no God. How ridiculous.  It only proves that they do not believe in God! 

Let me close for today with this passage in Proverbs 3:5-6, which is the best way to steer clear of having an outstretched neck: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil

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