Proverbs 18:11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.
When we try to build up our own protective barriers or build ourselves up what we gain can be exhilarating and can make us feel really good.
But what does it actually gain us in the bigger picture? Not a lot.
We like to think that the better we feel about something the better we will be doing it or the more we can gain out of it.
God does not look on the outward appearance or on the inner feelings we claim to have. He looks at the inner truth!