High Eyes
Pastor Ryan Barnhill examines the sin of pride as the foremost abomination listed in Proverbs 6:16-19, using the Hebrew imagery of "high eyes" to illustrate how pride represents an attitude of self-exaltation and superiority over others and God. The article calls young people in the Protestant Reformed tradition to self-examination regarding this root sin and to cultivate genuine humility as their positive calling.
"Hate" is a strong word. When the Lord gives us a list of seven sins that He hates (Prov. 6:16), we ought to sit up and take notice. Topping that list at #1 is the sin of pride. Abominable pride! Pride is an attitude of superiority over against others and even God Himself. Proverbs 6 refers to a "proud look." In the original Hebrew, "proud" is the word "high," and "look" is the word "eyes." Thus, the title of this article, and a fitting description of pride, is "high eyes." It is good for us as...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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