PARIS HILTON'S CROWN

According to Reader's Digest, Paris Hilton said, "Always act like you're wearing an invisible crown. I do."

Queen Victoria of England, said, "Oh, that Jesus would come in my lifetime. I wish to lay the crown of England at His feet." (The crown of England represents almost immeasurable wealth.)

Pretty different views, right?

The Bible speaks of humility and of us having a humble attitude.

Webster's says humble means "not being haughty or arrogant."

"Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil (plunder) with the proud." (Proverbs 16:19)

"The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished." (Proverbs 16:5)

"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." (Proverbs 16:18)

"Lord, help us to be humble and Christ-like in all we say, do, and think. Amen."

If we'll strive to do this, it'll help our marriages, our relationships, our lives.

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Today is our anniversary. I'm looking at two of my wedding photos as I type. Marriage has been good. There have been ups and downs. That's normal. What counts is to work through them.