Wisdom and Humility – Part 1: Pride (Proverbs 8:13)
Messages from Proverbs
I. The Purpose of Proverbs
II. The Foundation for Wisdom
III. An Overview of Wisdom
IV. Wisdom and Tongue
V. Wisdom and Purity
VI. Wisdom and Correction
VII. Wisdom and the Family
VIII. The Virtuous Woman
IX. Wisdom and Diligence
X. Wisdom and Humility
I. The Abomination of Pride (Proverbs 8:13; 6:16-19; 16:5)
A. God Hates Pride
B. Pride Brings Destruction (Proverbs 15:25; 16:5; 16:18-19; 17:19; 18:12; 29:23)
II. The Attributes of Pride
A. Self-Confidence (Proverbs 11:2; 13:10; 21:24; 30:12; 26:4-5; 21:2)
1. Results in contention (Proverbs 13:10)
2. Results in anger (Proverbs 21:24)
B. Self-Exaltation (Proverbs 16:5; 14:3; 17:19)
1. Outwardly
2. Inwardly
3. In our selfishness
Areas of Pride:
– Selfishness
– Inward exaltation
– Outward exaltation
– Self-confidence