Living in a Bubble
“For I say… to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think.” — Romans 12:3
There once lived a wealthy man named Marcus who believed he was more important than everyone around him. He had a beautiful house on a hill, wore the finest clothes, and expected people to treat him with great respect.
Marcus lived as though he were inside an invisible bubble. Within that bubble, he could see only his own achievements, hear only the praise of others, and think only about his own importance. He rarely noticed the struggles of the people around him.
When a poor neighbour asked for help, Marcus replied, “If you had worked as hard as I have, you would not be poor.”
When an elderly man tried to offer him advice, Marcus said, “What could you possibly teach me?”
Even when his faithful servant warned him that pride was taking control of his heart, Marcus answered, “People are simply jealous because I am more successful than they are.”
The Bible warns us:
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18
One winter night, a terrible storm swept through the land. The wind tore tiles from Marcus’s roof, the rain flooded his home, and a great tree fell across the road leading to his house. His money could not stop the storm, and his proud words could not rescue him.
Marcus called for help, but many of the wealthy people whom he had tried to impress were nowhere to be found.
Then the poor neighbour whom Marcus had insulted arrived with a lantern and a shovel. The elderly man came carrying blankets, while the faithful servant brought food and helped Marcus to safety.
As Marcus stood in the cold, looking at the people he had treated as though they were beneath him, his invisible bubble finally burst. He realised that wealth did not make him greater, knowledge did not make him wiser than everyone else, and success did not make him more precious in the sight of God.
With tears in his eyes, Marcus said, “Please forgive me. I thought too highly of myself and too little of you.”
The elderly man placed a hand upon his shoulder and replied, “The ground is level at the foot of the cross. Every one of us needs the mercy and grace of God.”
From that day forward, Marcus became a different man. He listened before he spoke, helped those in need, and treated every person with kindness and respect. He no longer lived inside a bubble of pride because Christ had opened his eyes to the needs and worth of others.
The Bible says:
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” — Philippians 2:3
We must be careful not to live in a bubble, believing that we are wiser, better, or more important than others. Everything we possess—our talents, health, opportunities, and possessions—is a gift from God.
Pride builds walls between people, but humility opens doors. Pride says, “Look at me,” while humility says, “Look to Christ.” Pride seeks the highest seat, but humility is willing to serve.
Jesus Christ, the King of kings, humbled Himself and became a servant. If our Lord was willing to stoop down and wash His disciples’ feet, none of us should think ourselves too important to help another person.
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” — James 4:10
Do not wait for hardship to burst the bubble of pride. Ask God to give you a humble heart, to help you see the value in others, and to remember that without Him, we can do nothing.
GOD IS A GOOD GOD
GOD KNOWS, GOD LOVES, GOD CARES
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17th September 2026