Pride | Daniel 4
Pride is recognized by an air of arrogant haughtiness, thinking that what we do, say or think matters the most.
1. Allure of pride: pride makes us think that we are in control.
2. Sneakiness of pride: our personal motive for doing good circumvents the good we do (jealousy and being easily offended, for example).
3. Confusion of pride: we have a wrong perspective on things that makes us unteachable and unable to grow (Proverbs 26:2).
4. Destruction of pride: pride interferes with our relationship with God. Pride is idolatry, it leads to selfishness, ingratitude, coveting, and envy. Pride robs us of joy and makes us unable to have compassion for others. (Micah 6:8; Phil 2:8).
We deserve God’s wrath and judgment, but what we get is God’s love, His grace, His mercy, and His forgiveness.
01-11-2026
Get Wisdom Proverbs 8:1-11
Do you value wisdom? 1 Kings 3:1-15
1. What is wisdom? It is the ability to make right moral decisions, to use skill and discernment properly. Wisdom is not knowledge. Knowledge is the possession of information. Wisdom is knowing what to do with that information.
2. Why do we need wisdom?
a. To make the right decisions
b. To discern the truth of Scripture
c. To identify false teaching and temptations
d. To help others
e. To judge correctly and righteously
3. Why don’t we have wisdom? We don’t make wisdom a priority in our lives, because we are not truly seeking God. We are arrogant and stubborn. We are impatient, always in a hurry to do everything. We’re overly emotional.
4. How do we get wisdom?
a. Ask God (James 1:5).
b. Humble ourselves before God and own our mistakes.
c. Spend time in God’s Word.
d. Get good teaching to make correct decisions.
e. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide and teach us (John 14:26).
