The root of almost every underlying issue or problem in our lives is ___________________

2 Samuel 22:28 NLT
You rescue the humble, but your eyes watch the proud and humiliate them.

Proverbs 16:5 NIV
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

James 4:6 NIV
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

THE BIG IDEA: 

Pride ________ God’s ___________,

but Humility __________ God’s ____________!

Matthew 23:12 NIV
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Humility is not thinking ___________________________, but thinking of __________________________! 

Pride always causes us to ______________________________________!

3 areas pride causes us to come up short:

Pride never makes you ___________________, and always leaves you ______________________!

Proverbs 29:23 NIV
Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

Pride _______________________ you to your own ____________________________________!

Proverbs 26:12 NIV
Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

Pride _______________________________________________________________________out!

Psalm 10:4 NIV
In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

Questions to reveal your pride:

  • Who or what are you most critical of?
  • When was the last time you felt snubbed or insulted?
  • Who do you secretly envy or want to see fail?
  • When are you the most tempted to lie or “embellish”?
  • What won’t you ask for help with?
  • What or who do you desperately want to control?
  • Where or when do you hide who you really are?
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