Living and character
What does the Bible say about pride?
Pride is treated as the root of much harm, and humility as the posture God honours. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
What Scripture says
Proverbs 16:18
“Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.”
James 4:6
“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.””
Proverbs 11:2
“When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.”
1 Peter 5:5
“Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.””
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