Pride

By John Weaver

July 1, 2024

PRIDE: A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's accomplishments.

“…to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think…” (Romans 12:3).

“…God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6).

If anyone has any doubts about what God thinks about pride, we could go to Proverbs and read about the six things that God hates. The first is a proud look. So why does God hate a proud look, or why has he promised to resist the proud person? It is because ALL glory belongs to God alone. He made us and ALL good things come from Him. We should be careful to give all glory to God.

Pride, on the other hand, seeks to glorify oneself. We are servants of the most high. We should always seek ways in which our lives can give honor and glory to God. Pride, on the other hand, robs that glory from God and seeks to exalt self.

It was pride that caused Satan and his angels to be cast out of heaven. Pride will raise havoc in a brotherhood.

"Only by pride cometh contention…" (Prov 13:10).

When the time came for Jesus to be crucified, He lifted his eyes to heaven and prayed this beautiful prayer:

“…Father, the hour is come; glorify thy son, that thy son also may glorify thee” (John 17:1).

And also in the prayer:

“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do” (John 17:4).

We can take a great lesson from Jesus: He knew God like no one else who ever walked on the earth. His whole life consisted of doing the Father’s will, always seeking to deflect all glory to the Father God.

Jesus said of Himself, “…I am meek and lowly in heart…” (Matthew 11:29). No pride there.

Humility belongs to God’s kingdom. Pride belongs to Satan’s kingdom.

Father God, we confess we have not always had a proper concept of You. ALL GLORY belongs to You alone. Forgive us wherever we have allowed pride into our lives. God forbid that we glory except in the cross of Jesus Christ. We lift you up, oh Father, for you alone are worthy to receive honor, glory, dominion, and power both now and forever. Amen and AMEN.

 

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