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NASB | Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. |
Subject: What is "spiritual pride"? |
Bible Note: Hank That reminds me of the story of a church that decided to seek out and reward their most humble member. After much searching and studying of character they unanimously selected a faithful and truly humble man. The following Sunday with much ceremony they called the man forwarded and rewarded him with a big sparkling badge for his humbleness, but alas they had to take it back. You see he wore the badge. Spiritual pride is a swift pursuer many have imagined they have out ran it and confessed to have a hold on humility only to find that they are in fact wrapped in the arms of pride. I believe anytime you have to tell anyone of your education, your vastness of knowledge, your expertise in handling the Word of God, or you spiritual gifting you probably more involved with spiritual pride than with spiritual humility. We have seen it on this forum many come and try to establish a position of expertise on the forum by letting us know of their education or academic prowess. Most often it is done very surreptitiously, but it never fails to make me wonder if they see the pride that is being exhibited. One who fights pride everyday. A problem every good looking guy has :-) EdB |