He Who Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear What the Holy Spirit Says to the Church

Associate Pastor Mireya San

Who Do You Think You Are?

This is a question that may make you uncomfortable, but it needs to be asked: Who do you think you are?

Pride can lead a person to believe that their accomplishments, possessions, knowledge, or position make them superior to others. Little by little, they begin to look down on people, despise those who have less, and place their own desires and interests above the needs of others.

But God looks at the heart.

Scripture warns:

“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD.” (Proverbs 16:5)

You may impress people with what you have, what you know, or what you have accomplished, but there is no room for arrogance before God.

When You Talk a Lot About Yourself and Little About God

Some people can spend hours talking about their accomplishments: what they did, what they bought, what they built, what they achieved, and how far they have come.

But where is God in all of this?

When a person’s entire conversation revolves around “I did it,” “I have it,” “I accomplished it,” and “I can do it,” it is time to examine the heart.

Jesus gave us a truth that destroys all self-sufficiency:

“...for without me ye can do nothing.” (John 15:5)

Do not forget who gave you life. Do not forget who sustained you when you could not go on. Do not forget who opened doors, who gave you strength, and who allowed you to rise each morning.

Everything can continue without you, but you cannot truly live separated from God.

Nebuchadnezzar: When Pride Makes You Forget God

King Nebuchadnezzar looked at everything he had built and attributed his greatness to his own power.

His heart became filled with pride.

Daniel 4 tells us how he was humbled until he lived separated from other people. The king who considered himself great ended up living in a condition he could never have imagined (Daniel 4:28–32).

Why?

Because he needed to recognize that above his authority was a far greater authority.

Eventually, he understood that God is the One who rules and has dominion over all things.

Pride says: “I don’t need anyone.”

Humility recognizes: “I need God.”

Pride takes the glory for itself.

Humility gives the glory back to the One to whom it truly belongs.

What Kind of Atmosphere Are You Creating in Your Home?

Pride does not affect only the person who practices it. It also affects everyone around them.

That is why you need to ask yourself:

How does your family feel when you come home?

Is there peace?

Is there tranquility?

Or does everyone have to carefully choose their words because they do not know how you are going to react?

Your attitude creates an atmosphere.

Your words create an atmosphere.

Your character creates an atmosphere.

You can have a beautiful house while creating an environment inside it where no one can breathe in peace.

God does not want that for your family.

What Aroma Fills Your Home?

The Bible tells us about a beautiful moment:

“Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus... and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” (John 12:3)

Mary brought something precious into the presence of Jesus, and the entire house was affected by its fragrance.

Now think about this:

What kind of aroma does your presence produce?

Peace or conflict?

Love or bitterness?

Gratitude or complaining?

Humility or arrogance?

Unity or division?

Your attitude also fills the house.

There are homes where the spiritual atmosphere has become filled with anger, shouting, disagreements, resentment, and contempt. When these things are allowed to continue, relationships begin to fall apart.

Do not allow the enemy to turn your home into a battlefield.

Jesus said:

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

Christ’s purpose for your home is not destruction. It is life.

Pride Will Eventually Isolate You

Ask yourself sincerely:

What has ignoring others accomplished for you?

What have you gained by looking down on them?

What have you accomplished by always needing to be right?

What has your arrogance produced?

Perhaps you have pushed away the very people God placed beside you.

Pride may make you feel superior for a moment, but it can also leave you completely alone.

Do not confuse a strong character with arrogance. Do not confuse authority with mistreatment. Do not confuse being right with having permission to hurt others.

The Word teaches:

“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14)

Peace is not merely something you desire. It is something you seek and pursue.

It Is Time to Examine Your Heart

If you recognize pride, arrogance, or haughtiness in the way you live, do not justify it.

Correct it.

Do not wait until you lose relationships before you begin to value people.

Do not wait until you are alone before recognizing that your attitude needs to change.

Do not wait until your family has had enough before you begin seeking peace.

Give God the glory for what you have. Live with gratitude. Learn to value those around you and allow Christ to transform your character.

Make your home a place where your spouse, your children, and those around you can breathe peace.

When you arrive, do not bring conflict with you.

When you speak, do not bring destruction.

Let your presence carry the fragrance of Christ.

Who Receives the Glory in Your Life?

Christ is coming soon.

Do not live building a monument to your own accomplishments. Everything you possess is temporary, but what God does in a humble heart has eternal value.

Today, examine your heart and ask yourself:

Am I living to prove who I am, or to show who Christ is in me?

Let go of pride. Pursue peace. Do what is good. Love your family. Value people. And above all, give God the glory.

“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.” (2 Timothy 2:7)

Christ is coming soon.

👉 Today is a good day to change the atmosphere of your home. Where there has been pride, bring humility. Where there has been conflict, pursue peace. Where words have caused wounds, begin speaking words that restore. Let your home reflect that Christ truly rules in your heart.