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The sin of pride is something that every human being struggles with. We’re born with a pride nature and we buck against anything or anyone who tries to correct that part of us. But the first step toward overcoming pride is identifying it in our lives.
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 NKJV
Pride is a sin. It most likely is the more dominant of all sins. It’s said that other sins spring and take root from this very destructive sin. The above bible verse is a warning to the proud and is a promise for the humble. Pride is the self-confidence of our self-importance, whereas humility is the recognition that we are weak, unworthy, and fully dependent upon the Lord Jesus Christ.
God promises ‘grace’ to the humble.
Understanding the Sin of Pride
I believe we all understand what pride is. We are also very quick to recognize it in others, but, just in case you’re not too sure, I’ll briefly describe it for you:
An admin clerk of a company has been promoted to admin manager. She becomes highly difficult to work with. All those beneath her cannot seem to do things right. She is always putting them down and criticizing them about…
