If all sin is truly linked to pride and self in that all sin flows from pride and self, then the utter necessity of true humility shines forth. A soul must be humbled in order for Christ to reign in that soul rather than pride. The soul must be humbled so that the soul can turn from the reign of self in it to the reign of the love of Christ. The love of God dwells in the soul by grace and His love in the soul will not live with pride. After all, over and over again we see that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (I Peter 5:5). We see that God dwells with the humble and teaches them His way (Psa 25:9). He dwells with the lowly and the contrite in spirit (Isa 57:15). He looks with pleasure upon the humble, the contrite, and those who tremble at His word (Isa 66:2). Humility is not just something that is added to a person, it is that complete opposite of the sinful person who lives in pride and self. Humility must be there or a person is in the bondage of pride and self no matter how religious s/he is.
from the Spurgeon Blog
Humility part 76
from the Spurgeon Blog
Humility part 76
