2. Problems With Pride
James 4

3. James chapter four addresses several problems.
Wars and strife
Worldliness
Speaking evil of and judging our brethren
Arrogant boasting
Failing to do good (which is sin)

4. James chapter four addresses several problems.
PRIDE
Wars and strife
Worldliness
Speaking evil of and judging our brethren
Arrogant boasting
Failing to do good (which is sin)

5. Pride is a great problem for man.
Pride is hated by God (Prov. 6:16-17).
Pride brings destruction (Prov. 16:18).
Pride is one of Satan’s avenues of temptation (1 John 2:16).

6. 1. Pride Leads To Strife vs. 1-4
Strife with others (v. 1)
Strife with self (vs. 1-3)
Strife with God (vs. 4-6)

7. 2. Pride Distorts Reality
Life is about seeking and satisfying personal pleasures (vs. 1-2)
The proper objects of our prayers (v. 3)
Seeking friendship with both God and the world (v. 4)
Taking tomorrow for granted (vs )

8. 3. Pride Elevates Man Above God
James 4:11-12
In order to speak evil of and judge our brother, we must have first judged God’s law forbidding such to be unworthy of following.
Doing so puts us in a very dangerous position - sitting in judgment of God and His law.

9. Overcoming Pride Submit to God (v. 7) Resist the devil (v. 7)
Draw near to God (vs. 8-9)
cleanse our hands – seek forgiveness
purify our hearts – repent
lament, mourn, weep – show godly sorrow
Humble ourselves in the sight of God (v. 10)

10. Problems With Pride
James 4