Proverbs on Pride

Passages: Exodus 2:14; Exodus 3:11-4:10; Exodus 19:6; Exodus 20:22; Matthew 5:10; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:13; 6:11-17; Revelation 1:6

Humble men like Moses see God’s power and glory and are empowered to serve Him as kingdom priests in this world.

Passages: Proverbs 15:33; 18:12; 22:4; Proverbs 11:2; 16:18-19; 29:23; Matthew 11:29; James 4:10; Psalm 37:7; Psalm 113:5-9; Psalm 138:6-7; 1 Kings 21

Humility is the antidote for pride. We surrender to God's refining work in our lives, resulting in obedience and faith.

Passages: Proverbs 6:16-18; Psalm 101:5b; Psalm 18:27; Proverbs 21:4; Proverbs 16:5; Matthew 22:37, 39-40; Isaiah 14:13-14; Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 16:18; 2 Chronicles 32:24-26

Pride is deceptive. A proud attitude can cause us to be self-reliant, and to steal God’s glory for our own self-aggrandizement.

Passages: Proverbs 6:16-18; Psalm 101:5b; Psalm 18:27; Proverbs 21:4; Proverbs 16:5; Matthew 22:37, 39-40; Isaiah 14:13-14; Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 16:18; 2 Chronicles 32:24-26

Pride is an over-concern with self, self-condemnation, and selfishness. We must learn to express our needs in a healthy way.

Passages: Genesis 3:4a; Psalms 47:4; Proverbs 3:7, 26:12; Isaiah 2:11,17, 4:2;Luke 1:51b; Romans 1:30; James 4:16; 1 John 2:16; Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 6:17a; Romans 7:14-25; Romans 8:2; Psalm 105:5; 2 Chronicles 26; Isaiah 60:15; Ezekiel 24:21

Pride can cause us to miss God's blessing in our lives when we refuse to depend on Him. We must find our identity and value in Him.