PROVERBS 16:18 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Pride may be fatal. But instead of forewarning us, the world actively promotes arrogance.
So, what is pride? Pride is having more faith in oneself than in God.
Selfishness, or putting oneself first, is the source of pride. believing that you are the most significant. that you are the most knowledgeable. believing that you deserve better than other people.
Your pride will lead you to choose your path over God's. You assume you don't need God's guidance or assistance because of pride.
Instead of going to God, pride makes you turn away from Him. The source of all disobedience is pride. All revolt is motivated by pride. Putting oneself and one's feelings above the other and one's feelings is the root of all abuse of others.
God hates pride; we must learn to hate what God hates and to love what God loves. How much do you hate pride?
Proverbs 8:13 “To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.”
Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
Proverbs 16:5 “The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.”
Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
God is not out to hurt your pride he is out to kill your pride.
Pride is Serious
God is opposed to the proud. You don’t want God as your opponent.
James 4:6 “But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”1 Peter 5:5 “Young men, in the same way, be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'”
The proud may receive some attention from the world for a little period, but their success will pass quickly.
JAMES 4:6 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
The most terrible and subtly evil sin is pride. It frequently goes unnoticed.
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