Insolence

Insolence is an ugly thing. It rears its ugly head at the worst time and when it is leveled at you then it can really leave you feeling angry. The question is what is its origin. I believe insolence comes from a base belief that you are somehow better than someone else or that your opinion is more important than the whole picture.

The Apostle Paul gives us some insight into how we should behave in this regard: Romans 12:3Amplified, “For by the grace (unmerited favor of God) given to me I warn everyone among you not to estimate and think of himself more highly than he ought [not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own importance], but to rate his ability with sober judgment, each according to the degree of faith apportioned by God to him.”

The Apostle James weighs in on this subject as well: James 4:10 NKJV, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

These principles apply to every area of our lives from personal relationships, to work, to friendships and ministry all alike. In practicality though when a disagreement arises if you take the path of first lowering yourself to try and see the other persons version then when they have finished, your case may well receive higher value because you have been considerate to another's expression.

Let us not place ourselves on a pedestal and even if others place you there, get off quickly.