Problems Christians Face Sinful Pride Problems Christians Face

What is pride? Google.com - A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, or of others, or from admired qualities. - The consciousness of one’s dignity - Having an excessively high opinion of oneself

What is pride? Biblically, one who thinks too highly of himself, or an undue sense of one’s own self importance Pride – by its very definition, is sinful. Every usage of the (English) word in OT & NT, is never good. Do not confuse pride with recognizing good achievements, feeling good or thinking confidently about yourself or others, WITH humility.

What is pride? Pride is manifested in many ways: Arrogance, self-righteousness, & boasting often the product of pride Excessive concern about appearance More concerned about what others think than God Continually, seeking the praise of others Failure to admit our sin or we are wrong

What is pride? Pride is manifested in many ways: When we won’t admit our struggles Unjustly judging others (by ourselves) Persistent self-degradation to draw attention to ourselves Over confidence – think you are invincible

What is pride? Pride is manifested in many ways: Thinking you don’t need God - James 4:13-17, Psalm 10:4 Thinking you cannot be wrong – 1 Timothy 6:3-4 Assumed humility – how many are proud of their humility? Are we too proud to admit when we are proud?

The Bible and pride Pride is manifested in examples: When Adam and Eve sinned – Genesis 3:6 Pharaoh rejecting God – Exodus 5:2 Naaman refusing to dip in Jordan – 2 Kings 5:11 Righteous king Hezekiah – 2 Kings 20:13 Haman – Esther 5:11-12

The Bible and pride Pride is manifested in examples: When Adam and Eve sinned – Genesis 3:6 Pharaoh rejecting God – Exodus 5:2 Naaman refusing to dip in Jordan – 2 Kings 5:11 Righteous king Hezekiah – 2 Kings 20:13 Haman – Esther 5:11-12

The Bible and pride Pride is manifested in examples: Simon the magician – Acts 8:9, 18-19 Peter rebuking Jesus – Matthew 26:33-35 The constant arrogance of the Pharisees and scribes – cf. Matthew 23:5-7 (clothing), 23:14, Lk. 18:10-14 (long prayers), Luke 10:29 (questioning Jesus), Luke 7:39 (judging Jesus & sinners)

The Bible and pride Pride in various verses: Proverbs 21:4, A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin. Proverbs 13:10, By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. Proverbs 16:18, Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

The Bible and pride Pride in various verses: Proverbs 6:16-17, These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look,… Proverbs 16:5, Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. Proverbs 26:12, Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

The Bible and pride Pride in various verses: Mark 7:22, it is that which proceeds out of the heart and defiles a man Romans 1:30, 2 Timothy 3:2, 2 Corinthians 12:20, etc. lists of ungodliness that include pride (conceits)

The Bible and pride Pride in various verses: 1 John 2:15-17, the pride of life (Do not love the world…) James 4:6, But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

The Bible and pride What does pride do? It dethrones God from our hearts – it is the desire to exalt ourselves beyond the place where God has put us. Romans 1:28-30 It deceives us as to who we really are It can lead to numerous other sins It will lead to our condemnation (1 Corinthians 10:12)

The Bible and pride How do we overcome pride? Humility! James 4:10

Are you struggling with pride?