Pride And Anger Work Against Humility

Proverbs 30:21–33
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IV.   Four Unbearable things in Leadership (vv. 21-23). 

a. Inexperience / unqualified people elevated to leadership (v. 22).

b.   A fool with plenty to eat while others go hungry (v. 22).

c.     When there is no love in a marriage (v. 23).

d.     When a wife is divorced so her husband can marry a younger woman (v. 23). 

V.  Four small Creatures that demonstrate Wisdom (vv. 24-28).

a. The Ant (v. 25) – though small the ant uses wise planning to meet future challenges. Man often plans for material things but fails to prepare for eternity.

b.   The Rock Badger (v. 26) – these small rodents live in the clefts of rocks for protection from predators. The LORD is our Rock of Defense. 

c.   The Locust (v. 27) – though they have no apparent leader, locusts can fly in perfect order, like an army, devastating miles of farmland. Jesus is the unseen leader of the church, leading us to victory.

d. The Spider (v. 28) – these may be found in the corners of king’s palaces. We as Christians will one day dwell in heaven with constant access to the King of kings.

VI.   Four Stately Creatures (vv. 29-33).

a. The Lion – People run from it because of its strength (v. 30).

b.   The Roster – He struts confidently knowing that he is king of the roost (v. 31).

c. The Goat – The male goat takes on an arrogant appearance (v. 31).

d.   A King – He is most proud when at the head of his army (v. 31).

Application

The creatures in this passage are very proud and think they are more than they are. When people recognize me for being good or preforming well it is easy for me to get proud and think that I’m more than I am. Lord help me to be like the apostle Paul when he said, “By the grace of God I am what I am”. If it wasn’t for God, I would be nothing and deserve nothing.