Speed Kills: The Silent Killer
Proverbs 18:12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor (NIV)
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (NIV)
Isaiah 14:12–14 How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! 13 You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. 14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” (NIV)
Genesis 3:5 “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” NIV)
Jeremiah 49:16 The terror you inspire and the pride of your heart have deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks, who occupy the heights of the hill. Though you build your nest as high as the eagle’s, from there I will bring you down,” declares the Lord. (NIV)
1. Pride of people pleasing
Galatians 1:10 Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. (NLT)
2. Pride of pats on the back
Proverbs 25:27 It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. (NLT)
3. Pride of prestige
Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. (NIV)
4. Pride of performance
5. Pride of possessions
Proverbs 16:19 Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. (NLT)
6. Pride of proving myself
Colossians 3:23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather
than for people. (NLT)
7. Pride of pity
1 Kings 18:22 Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only one of the Lord’s prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. (NIV)
1 Kings 19:10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (NIV)
8. Pride of poor planning
Psalm 20:4 May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. (NLT)
9. Pride of power
10. Pride of perfectionism
11. Pride of posting
3 Principles To Penetrate The Power of Pride
1. Humble yourself before God
Proverbs 8:13 All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. (NLT)
If You Know The Consequences Of Pride It Can Help You Recognize The 11 Faces Of Pride In Your Life
Proverbs 16:5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. (NIV)
Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom. (NKJV) (Some translations say disgrace)
Proverbs 29:23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. (NLT)
Proverbs 13:10 Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. (NIV)
Proverbs 29:23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. (NLT)
Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility. (NKJV)
James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” (NIV)
1 Peter 5:5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. (NIV)
2. Realize the benefits of humility
James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” (NIV)
Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom. (NKJV)
1 Peter 5:6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. (NLT)
Luke 14:11 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (NLT)
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility. (NKJV)
Isaiah 66:2 My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken! “I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word. (NLT)
3. Humble yourself before people
1 Peter 5:5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” (NIV)
