Pride and Arrogance in the Eyes of God
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These six
These six
things
things
the
the
Lord
Lord
hates, Yes,
hates, Yes,
seven
seven
are
are
an abomination to Him:
an abomination to Him:
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A
A
proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed
proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed
innocent blood,
innocent blood,
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A heart that devises
A heart that devises
wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running
wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running
to evil,
to evil,
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A false witness
A false witness
who
who
speaks lies,
speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.
And one who sows discord among brethren.
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These
These
six
six
things
things
the
the
Lord
Lord
hates, Yes,
hates, Yes,
seven
seven
are
are
an abomination to Him
an abomination to Him
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A
A
proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed
proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed
innocent blood,
innocent blood,
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A heart that devises
A heart that devises
wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running
wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running
to evil,
to evil,
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A false witness
A false witness
who
who
speaks lies,
speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren.
And one who sows discord among brethren.
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The fear of the
The fear of the
Lord
Lord
is
is
to
to
hate evil; Pride and arrogance
hate evil; Pride and arrogance
and the evil way And the
and the evil way And the
perverse mouth I hate.
perverse mouth I hate.
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The fear of the
The fear of the
Lord
Lord
is
is
to
to
hate evil;
hate evil;
Pride and arrogance
Pride and arrogance
and the evil way And the
and the evil way And the
perverse mouth I hate.
perverse mouth I hate.
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Pride:
Pride:
a high or inordinate opinion of one’s
a high or inordinate opinion of one’s
own dignity, importance, merit, or
own dignity, importance, merit, or
superiority, whether as cherished in the
superiority, whether as cherished in the
mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct,
mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct,
etc.
etc.
Arrogance:
Arrogance:
offensive display of superiority
offensive display of superiority
or self-importance; overbearing pride.
or self-importance; overbearing pride.
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They are harmful to others, defiant toward
They are harmful to others, defiant toward
God, and destructive to the one who
God, and destructive to the one who
embraces them.
embraces them.
This is why God says that He resists the
This is why God says that He resists the
proud (
proud (
1 Pet. 5:5-6
1 Pet. 5:5-6
).
).
Just as surely as He will exalt those who
Just as surely as He will exalt those who
humble themselves, so He will humble those
humble themselves, so He will humble those
who exalt themselves (
who exalt themselves (
Matt. 23:12
Matt. 23:12
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).
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He Instructs
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1 Pet. 5:5-7; Rom. 12:3, 6; Phil. 2:3-4; Col. 3:12-13
1 Pet. 5:5-7; Rom. 12:3, 6; Phil. 2:3-4; Col. 3:12-13
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Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves
Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves
to
to
your
your
elders. Yes,
elders. Yes,
all of
all of
you
you
be submissive to one
be submissive to one
another
another
, and be clothed with humility, for
, and be clothed with humility, for
"God
"God
resists the proud,
resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble."
But gives grace to the humble."
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Therefore
Therefore
humble yourselves under the mighty
humble yourselves under the mighty
hand of God
hand of God
, that He may exalt you in due time,
, that He may exalt you in due time,
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casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for
casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for
you.
you.
1 Peter 5:5-7 (NKJV)
1 Peter 5:5-7 (NKJV)
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For I say, through the grace given to me, to
For I say, through the grace given to me, to
everyone who is among you
everyone who is among you
, not to think
, not to think
of himself
of himself
more highly than he ought
more highly than he ought
to think, but to think
to think, but to think
soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of
soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of
faith.
faith.
Romans 12:3 (NKJV)
Romans 12:3 (NKJV)
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Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not
Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not
set your mind on high things, but associate with
set your mind on high things, but associate with
the humble.
the humble.
Do not be wise in your own opinion
Do not be wise in your own opinion
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.
Romans 12:16 (NKJV)
Romans 12:16 (NKJV)
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Let
Let
nothing
nothing
be done
be done
through selfish ambition or
through selfish ambition or
conceit
conceit
, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem
, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem
others better than himself.
others better than himself.
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4
Let each of you look out
Let each of you look out
not only for his own interests, but also for the interests
not only for his own interests, but also for the interests
of others.
of others.
Phil 2:3-4 (NKJV)
Phil 2:3-4 (NKJV)
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Therefore, as
Therefore, as
the
the
elect of God, holy and beloved,
elect of God, holy and beloved,
put
put
on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness,
on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness,
longsuffering;
longsuffering;
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bearing with one another, and forgiving
bearing with one another, and forgiving
one another
one another
, if anyone has a complaint against
, if anyone has a complaint against
another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also
another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also
must
must
do.
do.
Col 3:12-13 (NKJV)
Col 3:12-13 (NKJV)
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He Instructs
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1 Pet. 5:5-7; Rom. 12:3, 6; Phil. 2:3-4; Col. 3:12-13
1 Pet. 5:5-7; Rom. 12:3, 6; Phil. 2:3-4; Col. 3:12-13
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He Instructs
He Warns
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Prov. 8:13; 16:18; 29:23
Prov. 8:13; 16:18; 29:23
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The fear of the
The fear of the
Lord
Lord
is
is
to hate evil; Pride and
to hate evil; Pride and
arrogance and the evil way And the perverse
arrogance and the evil way And the perverse
mouth I hate.
mouth I hate.
Prov 8:13 (NKJV)
Prov 8:13 (NKJV)
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Pride
Pride
goes
goes
before destruction, And a haughty spirit
before destruction, And a haughty spirit
before a fall.
before a fall.
Prov 16:18 (NKJV)
Prov 16:18 (NKJV)
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A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble
A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble
in spirit will retain honor.
in spirit will retain honor.
Prov 29:23 (NKJV)
Prov 29:23 (NKJV)
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He Instructs
He Warns
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Prov. 8:13; 16:18; 29:23
Prov. 8:13; 16:18; 29:23
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He Instructs
He Warns
He Provides Examples
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2 Chron. 26:16-21; Dan. 4:28-37; Lk. 18:9-14; Phil.
2 Chron. 26:16-21; Dan. 4:28-37; Lk. 18:9-14; Phil.
2:5-8
2:5-8
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He Instructs
He Warns
He Provides Examples
He Withdraws Blessings
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2 Chron. 7:12-14; Isa. 66:1-2; Hag. 1:5-7
2 Chron. 7:12-14; Isa. 66:1-2; Hag. 1:5-7
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He Instructs
He Warns
He Provides Examples
He Withdraws Blessings
He Brings Adversity
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The
The
Lord
Lord
will destroy the house of the proud, But
will destroy the house of the proud, But
He will establish the boundary of the widow.
He will establish the boundary of the widow.
Prov
Prov
15:25 (NKJV)
15:25 (NKJV)
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Everyone proud in heart
Everyone proud in heart
is
is
an abomination to the
an abomination to the
Lord
Lord
;
;
Though they join
Though they join
forces, none will go
forces, none will go
unpunished.
unpunished.
Prov 16:5 (NKJV)
Prov 16:5 (NKJV)
•
Pride
Pride
goes
goes
before destruction, And a haughty spirit
before destruction, And a haughty spirit
before a fall.
before a fall.
Prov 16:18 (NKJV)
Prov 16:18 (NKJV)
•
Oh, love the
Oh, love the
Lord
Lord
, all you His saints!
, all you His saints!
For
For
the
the
Lord
Lord
preserves the faithful, And fully repays the proud
preserves the faithful, And fully repays the proud
person.
person.
Psalms 31:23 (NKJV)
Psalms 31:23 (NKJV)
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He Instructs
He Warns
He Provides Examples
He Withdraws Blessings
He Brings Adversity
He Will Bring Final Judgment
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Rom. 2:4-11; 1 Tim. 3:6
Rom. 2:4-11; 1 Tim. 3:6
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Pride is a serious matter.
Pride is a serious matter.
We must examine ourselves.
We must examine ourselves.
Let us humble ourselves now. Every Christian has a
Let us humble ourselves now. Every Christian has a
choice between being humble or being humbled.
choice between being humble or being humbled.
God’s instructions are clear and easy to understand.
God’s instructions are clear and easy to understand.
Let us take them to heart.
Let us take them to heart.
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But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:
"God resists the proud,
"God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the
But gives grace to the
humble."
humble."
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Therefore submit to God. Resist the
Therefore submit to God. Resist the
devil and he will flee from you.
devil and he will flee from you.
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Draw near to
Draw near to
God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse
God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse
your
your
hands,
hands,
you
you
sinners; and purify
sinners; and purify
your
your
hearts,
hearts,
you
you
double-minded.
double-minded.
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Lament and mourn and weep!
Lament and mourn and weep!
Let your laughter be turned to mourning and
Let your laughter be turned to mourning and
your
your
joy to gloom.
joy to gloom.
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Humble yourselves in the
Humble yourselves in the
sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
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This content explores the biblical perspective on pride and arrogance as detestable to the Lord, highlighting the seven abominations in Proverbs 6:16-19. It delves into the definition of pride and arrogance, emphasizing their harmful effects and God's resistance towards the proud. Discover how God humbles the proud according to Scriptures and learn how humility is exalted by God.
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Proverbs 6:16 Proverbs 6:16- -19 19 16These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. (NKJV)
Proverbs 6:16 Proverbs 6:16- -19 19 16These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. (NKJV)
Proverbs 8:13 Proverbs 8:13 13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. (NKJV)
Proverbs 8:13 Proverbs 8:13 13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. (NKJV)
Pride and Arrogance Pride and Arrogance 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: offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.
Pride and Arrogance Pride and Arrogance They are harmful to others, defiant toward God, and destructive to the one who embraces them. This is why God says that He resists the proud (1 Pet. 5:5-6). Just as surely as He will exalt those who humble themselves, so He will humble those who exalt themselves (Matt. 23:12).
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud?
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs 1 Pet. 5:5-7; Rom. 12:3, 6; Phil. 2:3-4; Col. 3:12-13
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." 6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:5-7 (NKJV)
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Romans 12:3 (NKJV) Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Romans 12:16 (NKJV)
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Phil 2:3-4 (NKJV) Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. Col 3:12-13 (NKJV)
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs 1 Pet. 5:5-7; Rom. 12:3, 6; Phil. 2:3-4; Col. 3:12-13
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs He Warns Prov. 8:13; 16:18; 29:23
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. Prov 8:13 (NKJV) Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Prov 16:18 (NKJV) A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. Prov 29:23 (NKJV)
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs He Warns Prov. 8:13; 16:18; 29:23
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs He Warns He Provides Examples 2 Chron. 26:16-21; Dan. 4:28-37; Lk. 18:9-14; Phil. 2:5-8
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs He Warns He Provides Examples He Withdraws Blessings 2 Chron. 7:12-14; Isa. 66:1-2; Hag. 1:5-7
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs He Warns He Provides Examples He Withdraws Blessings He Brings Adversity
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. Prov 15:25 (NKJV) Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. Prov 16:5 (NKJV) Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Prov 16:18 (NKJV) Oh, love the LORD, all you His saints! For the LORD preserves the faithful, And fully repays the proud person. Psalms 31:23 (NKJV)
How Does God Humble the Proud? How Does God Humble the Proud? He Instructs He Warns He Provides Examples He Withdraws Blessings He Brings Adversity He Will Bring Final Judgment Rom. 2:4-11; 1 Tim. 3:6
God Resists the Proud God Resists the Proud Pride is a serious matter. We must examine ourselves. Let us humble ourselves now. Every Christian has a choice between being humble or being humbled. God s instructions are clear and easy to understand. Let us take them to heart.
James 4:6 James 4:6- -10 10 6But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble."7Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (NKJV)
