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Pride
A high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
Arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament:--excellency, haughtiness, highness, pride, proudly, swelling.
Pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by oneself or another
PRIDEPr 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way and
the perverse mouth I hate.
Pr 6:16-18 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A
heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, false witness who speaks lies, And
one who sows discord among brethren.
PRIDE Psalm 18:27 – For You will save the humble people, But will bring
down haughty looks.
Ps 101:5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will
destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart,
Him I will not endure.
Are We Humble or Proud in Our Attitude …
Toward God and His Word
Toward Lost Souls Around Us
Toward Our Brethren
Pride
15 Hebrew words and 6 Greek wordsNever used in a positive light
Mr 7:22 "thefts, covetousness, wickedness,
deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.
Ro 1:30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents
1Ti 6:4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions
2Ti 3:2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy
Proud Approach to God
Don’t Worry I Got This (Deut. 8:11-20)
Strict Obedience is the Primary Means of Salvation (Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 6:14)Verses strict obedience being the primary
way to please God (John 14:15)Do You Fear “Have You Not Read?”
When you read you may understand (Eph. 3:4, Col. 4:16)
Matthew 22:23-31
Proud Approach to God
Scripture must pass the human reason test
Make Some Matters Weightier Than Others (Matt. 23:23-24)
Worship/Serve in PretenseThe Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)Do Good to be Seen By Men (Matt. 6:1-4)Worship to be Seen By Men (Luke 20:45-47)
Proud Approach to the Lost
Do We Want to Win a Soul or a Debate?There is no room for arrogance in evangelism
Paul as an examplePaul’s custom was too reasoned “from the
Scriptures” (Acts 17:2)To the Unknown God (Acts 17:16-ff)I have become all things to all men, that I might
by all means save some (1Cor. 9:19-23)I am least of all the saints (Eph. 3:8)
Proud Approach to BrethrenAre We Trying to Win a Brother or a Debate?Pr 9:7-8 He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for
himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. “I Guess You Have a Problem Then”From this type person, we should turn away (2 Tim.
3:1-5)You Were Born In Your Sin, Are You Teaching Us?
(John 9:34)
Proud Approach to BrethrenBrethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass,
you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (Gal. 6:1)Pr. 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh
word stirs up anger
Paul’s example over circumcision (Acts 15) No small disputeHow could he have reacted when it was decided he (an
apostle) should go to Jerusalem to “the apostles and elders”?
Deserving of Death (spiritual)
Ro 1:28-32 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.
Are We Humble or Proud in Our Attitude …
Toward God and His Word
Toward Lost Souls Around Us
Toward Our Brethren