Proverbs 6 16 19 16 These six things

Proverbs 6: 16 -19 16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. (NKJV)

Proverbs 8: 13 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. (NKJV)

Pride and Arrogance q Pride: a high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. q Arrogance: offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.

Pride and Arrogance q They are harmful to others, defiant toward God, and destructive to the one who embraces them. q This is why God says that He resists the proud (1 Pet. 5: 5 -6). q Just as surely as He will exalt those who humble themselves, so He will humble those who exalt themselves (Matt. 23: 12).

How Does God Humble the Proud?

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs • 1 Pet. 5: 5 -7; Rom. 12: 3, 6; Phil. 2: 3 -4; Col. 3: 12 -13

How Does God Humble the Proud? • Likewise 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. " 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5: 5 -7 (NKJV)

How Does God Humble the Proud? • For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Romans 12: 3 (NKJV) • Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Romans 12: 16 (NKJV)

How Does God Humble the Proud? • Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Phil 2: 3 -4 (NKJV) • Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. Col 3: 12 -13 (NKJV)

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs • 1 Pet. 5: 5 -7; Rom. 12: 3, 6; Phil. 2: 3 -4; Col. 3: 12 -13

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs q He Warns • Prov. 8: 13; 16: 18; 29: 23

How Does God Humble the Proud? • The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. Prov 8: 13 (NKJV) • Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Prov 16: 18 (NKJV) • A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor. Prov 29: 23 (NKJV)

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs q He Warns • Prov. 8: 13; 16: 18; 29: 23

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs q He Warns q He Provides Examples • 2 Chron. 26: 16 -21; Dan. 4: 28 -37; Lk. 18: 9 -14; Phil. 2: 5 -8

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs q He Warns q He Provides Examples q He Withdraws Blessings • 2 Chron. 7: 12 -14; Isa. 66: 1 -2; Hag. 1: 5 -7

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs q He Warns q He Provides Examples q He Withdraws Blessings q He Brings Adversity

How Does God Humble the Proud? • The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow. Prov 15: 25 (NKJV) • Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. Prov 16: 5 (NKJV) • Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Prov 16: 18 (NKJV) • Oh, love the LORD, all you His saints! For the LORD preserves the faithful, And fully repays the proud person. Psalms 31: 23 (NKJV)

How Does God Humble the Proud? q He Instructs q He Warns q He Provides Examples q He Withdraws Blessings q He Brings Adversity q He Will Bring Final Judgment • Rom. 2: 4 -11; 1 Tim. 3: 6

God Resists the Proud q Pride is a serious matter. Ø We must examine ourselves. Ø Let us humble ourselves now. Every Christian has a choice between being humble or being humbled. Ø God’s instructions are clear and easy to understand. Let us take them to heart.

James 4: 6 -10 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. " 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. (NKJV)