In The King's Presence

Proverbs 25:4-10 – Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence, or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.

Luke 14:11 – For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Application:

• ·         “Those who humble themselves will be exalted” is a basic principle repeated often in the Bible.
• ·         “Do not bring hastily to court” was a warning about the seriousness of disputes and the need to exercise caution.
• ·         A good name is one of life’s most valuable possessions.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV