THREE INDICATIONS OF SIN
Read Proverbs 21:1-15
Proverbs 21:4, "An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin."
Three indicators are listed in today's verse, all of which is sin.
1.A high look - the appearance of one who elevates himself. One who is haughty. The word "high" speaks of haughtiness, while the word "look" speaks of outward appearance.
2.A proud heart - a heart that lives outside of boundaries. Pride puts “self” in charge. The root of the word "proud" speaks of something broad or wide. This is one living outside the boundaries of God's Word.
3.Wicked works - the actions of one who continues to sin. He is plowing away in the field of wickedness.
Regarding a high look and a proud heart, John Gill said, “The former is a sign of the latter, and commonly go together, and are both abominable to the Lord.”
God states that He will not strengthen someone who has a high look and a proud heart (See Psalms 101:5). In Proverbs 6:16,17, the Bible states, "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto Him 17 A proud look..." God detests arrogance and a superior, lord-it-over-others attitude. God is not impressed with high looks, proud hearts, or wicked works. All our sin is an abomination to Him.
May we seek to live life with a humble spirit and seek to be a servant to all.
God bless you as you engage in living for the Lord.
Your Friend and HIS,
Pastor Abbott
MEDITATIONS
1. How are a proud heart and a high look linked together?
2. How would you classify the way you live? Explain your answer?
3. Are you plowing in the field of wickedness? Why are you living in such a way?
4. Are you living life humbly serving God and others? How are you doing so?