What is ???

It's the quality or state of being proud, as in excessive self-

esteem or conceit, or a reasonable or justifiable self-respect

or delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or

relationship

It is also defined as proud or disdainful behavior or

treatment.

It is also an ostentatious display.

“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one

another, because,God opposes the proud but shows

favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in

due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares

for you.”

1 Peter 5:5-7

God hates pride…

“Every one that is PROUD in heart is an

ABOMINATION to the Lord: though hand join in hand,

he shall not be unpunished.”

Proverbs. 16:5

How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the

dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once

laid low the nations! You said in your heart, “I will ascend to

the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I

will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost

heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the

clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” But you are

brought down to the realm of the dead, to the depths of the

pit.

Isaiah 14:12-15

The great sin…

Reasons why God hates pride??

• Pride is Satanic Never forget that God did not make the Devil—Lucifer only

became the devil when he arrogantly became infatuated with himself. “Thou wast

perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee”

(Ezek. 28:15).

• Pride spawns prayerlessness Prayerlessness is the very first sign of

pride. It has been said, “God’s power will never fall until we do.” Proud people don’t

pray. In fact, the only people who pray are those who need God, know they need God,

and can’t go on without God. “If my people, who are called by my name, will

humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I

will hearfrom heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

(2 Chronicles 7:14)

• Pride brings conflict Why are there so many splintered relationships, so

many broken marriages, and church splits? The Scripture gives us the short answer,

“Only by pride cometh contention” (Prov. 13:10). Just as surely as pride erects a barrier

between us and God, it also builds a wall between us and others. Whereas love seeks

to build a bridge, pride seeks to erect a wall.

• Pride results in gossip “Thou shalt hide them … from the pride of man:

thou shalt keep them … from the strife of tongues” (Ps. 31:20). Evil speaking, slander,

and gossip are the direct result of pride. This comes as no surprise since the word

“devil” comes from the word diabalos which means slanderer. One of the Puritans said,

“He that receives a slander carries the devil in his ear and he that commits a slander

carries the devil in his tongue.”

• Pride makes false boast Samson killed a lion with his bare hands and

didn’t even tell his parents. Man may be reluctant to acknowledge his wrongs, but most

are quick to publicize their accomplishments. “Most men will proclaim every one his

own goodness” (Prov. 20:6).

• Pride is deceptive Pride is the disposition to exalt self, get above others, and

conceal defects. Ever since the Fall man has had the tendency to confess someone

else’s sins instead of his own. This is hardly surprising since the heart of man is

“deceitful above all things” (Jer. 17:9). And the reason man’s heart is so deceitful is

because of inborn haughtiness. “The terror you inspire and the pride of your heart have

deceived you,” (Jer. 49:16).

• Pride brings shame “When pride comes, then comes disgrace” (Prov. 11:2)

• Pride precedes a fall “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit

before a fall” (Prov. 16:18).

CONCLUSION

• Pride is not a character that is not of God, but is a

character that assaults God’s Lordship.

• Pride opposes and rejects the will of God in man’s

life.

• Pride is a slavery that leads to death.

1. Self-admiration – “Look at me!”

a. Natural - my abilities, talents, assets

b. Spiritual - my spiritual gifts, my ministry

2. Self-aggrandizement – “Don’t I look good/great?”

a. Natural - my looks, my importance

b. Spiritual - my position in the church

3. Self-attention – “Listen to me!”

a. Natural - my understanding and viewpoint

b. Spiritual - my Biblical and theological knowledge

4. Self-justification – “I am right!”

a. Natural - my way is the right way

b. Spiritual - our doctrine and polity is right

5. Self-sufficiency – “I can do it!”

a. Natural - my abilities, my leadership

b. Spiritual - our programs will make it happen

6. Self-aspiration – “Let me win!”

a. Natural - competitive spirit; one-up-manship

b. Spiritual - our statistics will prove us successful

7. Self-seeking – “Give me mine!”

a. Natural - my rights; what I deserve

b. Spiritual - our political rights and physical edifice

8. Self-exaltation – “Praise me!”

a. Natural - my credit, glory, commendation

b. Spiritual - our procedures and success