Daily Devotion

 With Pastor Ancel Presnell

“THE DANGER OF CONCEIT”

Galatians 6:3 — “For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”

Paul concludes his instruction on humility by warning believers not to be wise in their own conceits. Conceit can appear in many forms. It may be rooted in appearance, possessions, social status, position, wealth, or accomplishments. 

One of the most harmful forms of conceit is intellectual pride. When a person believes they are superior because of knowledge or ability, they often mistreat those whom they perceive as less capable. Such pride creates division and damages relationships.

Conceit has fueled countless prejudices throughout history. It causes people to judge others by standards that God never established. Instead of seeing people through the lens of grace, conceit views them through the lens of comparison.

Scripture reminds us that a person who thinks himself to be something when he is nothing deceives himself. Pride distorts reality and prevents genuine Christian service.

Call to Action
Guard your heart against every form of conceit. Remember that all you have and all you are comes from the Lord.