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Pride
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty
spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23 A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour
shall uphold the humblein spirit. Matthew 20:26 But it shall not be
so among you: but whosoever will be great amongyou, let him be your
minister; Matthew 20:27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let
him be your servant: John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches:
He that abideth in me, and I in him, thesame bringeth forth much
fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every
man that is amongyou, not to think of himself more highly than he
ought to think; but to think soberly,according as God hath dealt to
every man the measure of faith. Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind
one toward another. Mind not high things, butcondescend to men of
low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my
strengthis made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I
rather glory in my infirmities,that the power of Christ may rest
upon me.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that
not of yourselves: it isthe gift of God: Ephesians 2:9 Not of
works, lest any man should boast. Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be
done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mindlet each
esteem other better than themselves. James 4:10 Humble yourselves
in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of
you be
subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God
resisteth the proud, andgiveth grace to the humble. 1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he
mayexalt you in due time:
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Busting Tips
Seeking God in prayer and fasting, can be an effective combat
against pride, confessingyour sins, weaknesses, and needs to
God.Stay mindful of what God's grace has done in your life. To
combat pride, it's healthy to
reminisce on what God has done in your life, and where he has
brought you from. Thiscan be done by remaining thankful to God,
sharing your testimony with others,meditating on scriptures about
God's grace, and even meditating on spiritual songs suchas -
"Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound".Be grateful. Spend time in
prayer and worship thanking God for what he has done in your life.
Be grateful to others who have had a positive influence in your
life. Honor andrespect others.Stay aware of your weaknesses.
Realize that there are weaknesses in your life, and onlyChrist's
grace can make you strong.Keep yourselves accountable to someone
else. Submit to those in authority in your life(pastor, employer,
etc.) Develop mentoring relationships; they can help balance
your
perspective.Be open to godly advice. And be receptive to the
gifts and ministry of other members inthe body of Christ.Maintain a
learning posture. Be a life long learner. Forget past
accomplishments, andcontinue to seek the face of Christ. Remember
the aim is to be transformed into the imageof Christ.Focus on
serving others. Be other-minded. Realize that the greatest is not
the mostintelligent, most gifted, most accomplished; rather, it is
the one who serves.God has given you all things. He has given you
resources, gifts, talents for His purpose,and His glory. You are
nothing without Him.
