“Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.” Prov. 16:18 “A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.” Prov. 29:23 God hates “A proud look” Prov. 6:16-17

“The sin of all sins” “Spiritual Cancer” Haughtiness, Arrogance Swollen estimate

1 Cor. 5:2 Col. 2:18 “vainly” 1 Cor. 13:4

Mock other people Christ – Mt. 27:29 Matt. 7:12 Golden rule

Oversold on himself James 4:6 “resists” 1 Pet. 5:6 “humble”

Do not like some people Acts 10:34-35 James 2:6-9

Looking down on others Isa. 2:11 Phil. 2:3-4

To our Personality To our Soul Life + Me – God = Pride Life + God – me = Holiness

Those in the church Strife – Psalms 133:1 Those outside the church Repulsive - hypocrites

Is beneficial in very small measures, but harmful in large quantities. Self-respect

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.” 1 Pet. 5:5

Destroy pride or it will destroy us ! “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” Prov. 16:19

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Mt. 5:3

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Evening Jan. 18, 2009