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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