When you’re proud, watch out!

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6 NLT)

Watch out for self-pride

There is a difference between being pleased with a job well done or the accomplishments of others and sinful pride. Self-righteousness and conceit puff us up, while humility keeps us teachable and dependent upon God.

God says, “Pride and arrogance… I hate.” (Prov. 8:13 NIV)

Pride precedes destruction

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Prov. 16:18 ESV)

Pride precedes disgrace

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” (Prov. 11:2 ESV)

Humility precedes honor

“Fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.” (Prov. 15:33 ESV)

Therefore

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty… Never be wise in your own sight.” (Rom. 12:16 ESV)

“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth.” (Prov. 27:2 ESV)

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” (James 4:10 ESV)

Quote

“Humility says you can learn from anyone. You don’t know it all. No one does!” — Rick Warren