Be Not Wise In Thine Own Eyes

There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. Proverbs 30:12

It seems everyone thinks they are right. Well, nobody wants to be wrong about anything, right? I have just been throwing this thought around for sometime and then came across this scripture tonight and thought how fitting!

There is a difference in knowing something is right (fact) and speculating based off your perspective or observation. How many times do we do this though!? I know I do!

I think it boils down to a little bit of pride, if you ask me. Nobody wants to be wrong or look stupid. Few times do we admit we have done wrong and be quick to take the blame and respond to make things right. I am not perfect by NO means, but one thing I always TRY to do, is to be empathetic! I have been wrong about so many things and have done wrong all too well. I have messed many things up in relationships and in areas where I shouldn't have. I always, almost always, try to at least be empathetic! I try to place myself in their shoes. I try to relate and consider what the other person is feeling. Another thing I am hugely working on is being quick to repent and make things right! I have also noticed because I am a sensitive, introverted, empathetic and am extremely hard on myself--like it's a problem!! Anyways, the devil likes to play with all that! He knows how to get me down and will use it against me, if I'm not on guard to shoot him down! I have dealt with tons of guilt, regret and shame in my life and still do from time to time, but the devil likes to bring all of that up when I do, do something wrong. I find myself apologizing, agonizing and blowing things up way bigger than they already are...yea to being an over thinker too!! lol Anyways, I have caught myself in situations where I will feel bad about something that I did was right, but the other person turned it around on me and made me feel like I was the wrong one and did something wrong and almost apologized for it!!!!..yea, to being vulnerable too! But, I came to realize I'm not a doormat and I don't have to let this happen. This isn't right!!
So, what I'm getting at is...the other person in this scenario thought they were right and no harm was done probably. I don't know how to put it in words. I see it all over though....everyone thinks they are right in their own eyes, myself included at times. I will admit when I have done wrong or don't know the answer is and am willing to pray about it and study and research to learn more; not all is like that, ya know? Often times these people see no wrong in themselves and are very prideful. ((I know you are probably thinking I'm judging here, but the bible tells us, you will know them by their fruit)) and trust in themselves, not the Lord, who probably think they have no real need for God...nobody is going to tell them how to live, not even God.
We all should not be so quick to think we are right without first praying and placing yourself under subjection (your flesh too!) to the will of God, His Word and to a man of God. We should always let the other person have a turn and be right. The Lord knows how to discipline! So, we don't have to be show off's or know it all's. We don't have to get jealous, envy or get bitter...again this is everything the devil wants!!
So scriptures that are fitting:

Proverbs 3:5-7

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Proverbs 21:2 & 4

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

Am I right about all of this!!? Probably not, so please don't think I am! I am praying though and asking God to show me all truth, with no blinders on! I pray for wisdom, understanding, discernment and knowledge. We should all be in this together to help lift each other up! Cast that high thing down in Jesus name!

I wanted an image of a proud look and this is what came up!! LOL I thought it was a little funny!! LOL