7 Deadly Sins - Pride

Series Introduction

Have you heard about the 7 deadly sins?

Where did they come from?

As Christians we need to be sure to eliminate them from our lives

Over the next several weeks, we will look at each of these sins

We’ll start with Pride tonight

Lesson Introduction

Dictionary.com definition of 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”

A proud look

Literally “eyes of loftiness”

It is “an attitude of the heart that overvalues oneself and undervalues others”

Where Prides Leads

Disrespect – Proverbs 8:13

Shame – Proverbs 11:2

Strife – Proverbs 13:10

Separation – Proverbs 16:5

Where Prides Leads

Destruction – Proverbs 16:18

Stubbornness – Proverbs 16:18

Dishonor – Proverbs 29:23

Overcoming Pride

The opposing virtue that can defeat pride is humility

Proven by Scripture

Psalm 138:6 – Proverbs 3:34 – Matthew 5:5Matthew 23:12 – Ephesians 4:12 – James 4:10

1 Peter 5:6

True humility comes from serving others

Mark 10:35-45

Concluding Thoughts

Why do we allow pride to consume us?

Why would we want to waste our time boasting?

Why would we not want to change after seeing that God hates this sin?