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Bad Pride vs. Good Pride

Bad Pride = taking credit for work that’s rightfully God’s

Good pride = rightfully praising God for His handiwork in you

What’s wrong with bad pride?• God hates it

– Proverbs 6:16-17, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 16:5

• It is like cancer in your friendship with God– Ezekiel 28:17, Psalm 101:5, Proverbs 28:9

• It is like cancer in your friendships with others– Proverbs 13:10, Proverbs 28:25, Galatians 5:26

• It leads to other bad behaviors– Gossip, boasting, jealousy, lying, cheating, debt…

What are antidotes for pride?• Humility – say sorry and mean it

Challenge: apologize with no excuses• Gratitude – say thank you often

Challenge: give thanks for something you usually complain about• Service – even small acts of kindness count

Challenge: hold the door open for someone• Prayer – ask God for help

Challenge: Pray Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me thoroughly, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! See if thereis any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Amplified Bible