13 Dec 2013 Thoughts#3041

13 Dec 2013 Thoughts#3041 What the Bible says about Pride 1 Corinthians 4:6 Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, "Do not go beyond what is written." Then you will not take pride in one man over against another. This verse shows us that pride relies upon competition, and that it cannot exist without competition. It's always about you or me against another. Galatians 6:4 James 1:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart. From this verse we learn that You can be proud of someone else and still be in God’s will. When we are outside of God’s will we can boast in what is seen (the physical aspects of life) as opposed to the spiritual. 2 Corinthians 7:4 2 Corinthians 8:24 Luke 1:51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Here we see that pride is something in your heart.One can be conceited and never show it outwardly. 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Pride is evil because it is not lovely to God Pride in self is NOT in alignment with God's Word. Pride is SIN From the Bible, we learned what pride brings a man low and precedes his destruction. We studied several stories of leaders and others in the Bible to learn the following truths about pride: Pride in wealth of possessions leads to poverty. (II Kings 20) Pride in achievement leads to scorn and abasement. (Daniel 4) Extreme pride where one would compare himself to God leads to death, scorn, ridicule, and destruction. (Isaiah 14:12-20, Daniel 5, Genesis 3) 3041