The dangerous dandelion

“Pride is the dandelion of the soul. Its root goes deep; only a little left behind sprouts again. Its seeds lodge in the tiniest encouraging cracks. And it flourishes in good soil: The danger of pride is that it feeds on goodness.” - David Rhodes.

What do you make of this quote? Is there some truth in the fact that Pride grows well in the soil of good soil - or at least soil that is encourages growth?

I know that for many people, moments of pride can come during times of great triumph and when one feels invincible. When are you most susceptible to feelings of pride? 

Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

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Planted in salty ground

The thought of planting something in soil that is not suitable for any growth, really seems ridiculous. Would you even think of wasting your hard earned money on buying plants, only to plant them in soil that is harmful for their growth? I don't think so!

This is the picture that Jeremiah is offering us today, when he suggests that when we put our trust in the strength of 'mortals', it is as if we are planting something on salty ground. 

"The Lord says, “I will condemn those who turn away from me
and put their trust in human beings, in the strength of mortals.
He is like a bush in the desert, which grows in the dry wasteland,
on salty ground where nothing else grows. Nothing good ever happens to him." - Jeremiah 17:5-6

As we reflect on this verse, we must ask ourselves what the alternative solution would be? Surely, it is plant ourselves in the fertile soil of the Almighty. And that as we remain rooted in his grace and forgiveness, so we grow into the people of God.

“Pray, and let God worry.” - Martin Luther

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