Proverbs 28:11 – 11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
I’ve seen this. I’ve seen people get so wrapped up into believing in themselves that truth is what they have made it out to be in their own eyes. It’s a certain pride that builds. It’s that philosophy that you just have to believe in yourself to be successful.
The man who seeks God and is on the sidelines gets to see things more clearly. He believes God’s Word. Knows that man is fallen and is full of pride and sin. Greed, self, hunger for power, all lead to falls. Yet the one in the trap is in the dark room and can’t see out. The Holy Spirit is the One who shines the Light of the Lord and makes people see.