Luke 14:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's the thing — if you're constantly trying to put yourself on a pedestal, you're going to get knocked down. But if you stay humble and don't make everything about you, that's when you'll actually get lifted up.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Stay humble and let your actions do the talking — that's when you truly rise.

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