Pride before a fall shown on big screen
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I saw an early screening this week of the new King and Country film, “Unsung Hero,” and I was reminded how pride often goes before a fall.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. — Proverbs 16:18 KJV
The movie shows the story of the Smallbones, the Australian family that raised three singers that would go on to dominate contemporary Christian music: older sister Rebecca St. James, and brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, who formed the band For King and Country.
Joel actually plays their father, David, a music promoter whose pride gets him into trouble as he tries to rebuild his failed career in America. The lesson, taught by wife and mother Helen, is that family and prayer can heal anything. SHE is the unsung hero.
There are several verses about pride and humility — many in Proverbs — but also including James 4:6, Psalm 75:4, Jeremiah 9:23–24, 1 John 2:16 and more. Throughout the movie, we see father David’s lack of humility and, later, anger, undo his success.
When the family comes to America and a music job falls through, he is forced to clean toilets and mow yards. He rebuffs people trying to help him and has a breakdown. But Helen and her Godly teachings raise the family back up.
It’s not a preachy movie, and families not looking for a Christian film will find a lot to like. It’s a thumbs up from me!
Remembering Mandisa
The film was an uplift I needed after hearing about the death of Christian singer, Mandisa, who died Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024. Mandisa was such an encourager and inspired thousands of fans through her music and testimony. Rest in peace, beautiful lady.
Your sister in Christ,
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