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?