2. The POWER of HUMILITY

3. The Negative Definition of Pride:
Egocentric
Power Hungry
Insecure
Self-Love
Self-Glorification
Self-Aggrandizing
Haughty Spirit
Narcissistic
Conceited
Self-Important
Vain
Arrogant
Superior
Selfish Ambition

4. God Hates the Prideful:
For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:16 NIV
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 NIV
In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. Psalm 10:4 NIV

5. The Positive Definition of Pride:
Delighted
Elated
Gratified
Honored
Confident
Content
Happy
Pleased
Grateful
Thrilled
Satisfied
Expectant

6. God was Proud:
The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God’s Spirit— it looked like a dove—descending and landing on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: “This is my Son, chosen and marked by my love, delight of my life.” Matthew 3:17 MSG
And a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matt. 3:17 MSG

7. Acceptable Human Pride:
Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6 NIV
I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry. Romans 11:13 NIV
I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds. 2 Corinthians 7:4 NIV

8. God’s Picture of Humilty is NOT:
Self-Abasement
Lowliness
Meekness
Passiveness
Doormat
Submissiveness
Ordinary
Inferiority Complex
Lack of Pride
Timidity
Subservient
Sheepish
Unpretentious
Underprivileged

9. God’s Picture of Humility:
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God’s Picture of Humility:
Respectful
Servant Heart
Modest
Unpretentious
Gentleness
Tenderness
Compassion
Obedient
Self-Sacrificing
Sympathetic
Loving
Patient
Teachable
Trustworthy

10. Benefits of Humility:
The Lord SUSTAINS the humble but casts the wicked to the ground. Psalm 147:6 NIV
For the Lord TAKES DELIGHT in His people; He CROWNS the humble with VICTORY. Psalm 149:4 NIV
He mocks proud mockers but shows FAVOR to the humble and oppressed. Proverbs 3:34 NIV
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will FIND REST for your souls. Matthew 11:29 NIV

11. The POWER of Humility:
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Philippians 2:8 NIV SALVATION
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 NIV WISDOM
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10 NIV HONOR
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIV BODY UNITY

12. The POWER of Humility: Humility is knowing who you are in G0d
Not needing to prove yourself or brag
Humility sets self-focus aside for service to others
If you can’t love yourself you can’t truly love others

13. The Damage from False Humility:
We often pick up false signals from others and don’t process them correctly. (Rosa)
When others impose false humility on us, we don’t see ourselves as powerful, but unworthy, a doormat, etc.

14. The POWER of Humility:
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Philippians 2:8 NIV SALVATION
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 NIV WISDOM
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10 NIV HONOR
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIV BODY UNITY