1. Uzziah: Before and After
II Chronicles 26:16-21
It is easy to move from darkness to light and light to darkness.
The dark side is stronger than we think.
A good man can go bad.

2. The Good Days King at 16 Revival in Judah Good mother Great mentor
“Did right in the eyes of the Lord”
As long as he sought the Lord – success.

3. Until He Became Powerful
Power to Pride to Downfall
He forgot
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Pro. 11:2
16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
“First pride, then the crash-the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.” –Peterson

4. Pride Takes Over He is unfaithful to the Lord.
He tries to burn incense in the Temple.
Azariah and 80 courageous priests.
Uzziah goes into a rage
Pride- Anger – Rage Time to pay the piper.
He is duly punished.

5. What Happened?
"He had leprosy”

6. Lessons for us today
Rev. 2:5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.
Remember that all power is from God
Give Him credit for your success
Thank Him for his abundant blessings.
Watch out for the tempter. He will come!

7. Conclusion Greatness turns sour in the face of pride.
We live by the choices we make.