Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Proverbs on Pride (part I)

September 21st, 2011
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Proverbs 16:18 - First pride, then the crash

This is one saying that always been apart of history:

1. Cain’s pride led to him killing his brother Abel
2. King Saul’s pride led to him attempting to kill David
3. David lost his son Absalom to pride as Absalom attempted to overthrow David
4. Hitler, Sadam, on and on (even to the extent of pride leading to the shake up in God’s modern day kingdom)

NT Greek word for pride = “puffed up with pride”

• This is a very descriptive word (like a peacock strutting his feathers)
• The proud person puts on the mistaken belief that he is better than he is

Pride/arrogance begins in the heart (so often we say I’m prideful but take it to lightly)

Mark 7:20-22 - (arrogance/pride) is a reflection of the heart = don’t take it so lightly

Luke 1:50-52 - God scatters the thoughts of the proud (busy covering themselves & looks)

James 4:6 - Every time you say, “Ha-Ha, I know I’m prideful” realize “God’s apposing me”

• Not so funny then
• The proud man does not submit to God thus becomes God’s enemy

Key Phrase: First pride, then the crash