An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Luke 9 verse 46. Astonishing as it may seem, this little company of fishermen and publicans was not beyond the plague of a self-seeking and ambitious spirit. There is something very instructive in this fact. It ought to sink down deeply into the heart of every Christian reader. Of all sins, there is none against which we have such need to watch and pray as pride. No sin is so deeply rooted in our nature. Pride cleaves to us like our skin. Its roots never entirely die. They are ready at any moment to spring up and exhibit a most pernicious vitality. No sin is so senseless and deceitful. It can wear the garb of humility itself. Pride can lurk in the hearts of the ignorant, the vile, and the poor, as well as in the minds of the great, the learned, and the rich. It is a quaint and homely saying, but only too true, that no pope has ever received such honor as pope self. Of all creatures, none has so little right to be proud as man, and of all men, none ought to be so humble as the Christian. Is it really true that we confess ourselves to be miserable sinners and daily debtors to mercy and grace? Are we the followers of Jesus, who was meek and humble of heart? Then let that same mind be in us which was in Him. Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart. Matthew 11, verse 29. This Puritan devotional has been brought to you by Grace Gems, a treasury of ageless Sovereign Grace writings. Please visit our website at www.gracegems.org, where you can browse and freely download thousands of choice books, sermons, and quotes, along with select audio messages. No donations accepted. Thank you.