2. Some Real Characters: Lesson 2

3. God promises to resist the proud and give grace to the humble.
Theme
Proverbs 11:2 – “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
God promises to resist the proud and give grace to the humble.

4. The Pitfall of Pride
A proud person has an inflated estimation of his worth.
A proud person has an elevated estimation of his worth.
A proud person has an agitated spirit.

5. The Representations of Pride
The eyes (Prov. 6:16-17).
The tongue (Prov. 14:3; 21:23-24).
The heart (Prov. 18:12).

6. The Results
of Pride
The proud will make irrational decisions (Prov. 21:24).
The proud will live a life full of strife (Prov. 13:10, 28:25).
The proud will find shame (Prov. 11:2).
The proud will fall (Prov. 15:25; 16:18; 29:23).

7. The Honor of Humility Some are made humble because of circumstances.
Some become humble by personal decision.
Instructions are given to those who would be humble.
You must be willing (Prov. 6:3).
You must choose the right companions (Prov. 16:19).
Gifts are promised for those who would be humble.
Grace (Prov 3:34), Honor (Prov 29:23), Wisdom (Prov 11:2)

8. Some Real Characters: Lesson 2