Just curious, really!
2006-07-10 03:27:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bible talks about pride
Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
2006-07-10 03:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by Deborah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter what the bible says on smugness. It's not a text book. Just a collection of stories.
2006-07-10 10:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.MerriamWebster.com defines the word below:
Entry Word: smugness
Function: noun
Text: an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
2006-07-10 10:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by U'Nique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider smugness in the category of self-righteous and prideful.
They are not positive traits and promote personal superiority an the opression of others.
The bible says God does not like this type of behavior.
2006-07-10 10:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by mike g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes i read a question too fast, but i will answer it in the way i actually did read your question at the start:
HONG KONG, JAN. 28, 2002 (ZENIT.org-Fides).- A Hong Kong businessman arrested last year for smuggling thousands of Bibles into China was sentenced today to two years in prison.
He risked the death penalty for spreading "an evil cult that undermines the stability of the nation."
After protests by human rights activists, and U.S. pressure, Fuqing city court, in mainland China's Fujian Province, downgraded charges against Lai Kwong-keung, 38, to "illegal trading." That charge carries a maximum of five years of detention.
The charges were also changed for two other men arrested with Lai, Yu Zhudi and Lin Xifu, accused of helping him, who were imprisoned for three years. The three men were arrested last May for delivering 33,000 Bibles to the underground religious organization known as the Shouters.
Observers say that rather than a sign of religious tolerance, the move comes in view of U.S. President George W. Bush's visit to China next month.
In December, a Hubei Province court gave the death penalty to pastor Gong Shengliang of the South China Church and his niece Li Ying for leading an "evil cult."
I'm really beginning to like China.
2006-07-10 12:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by Thinx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humble yourself before the Lord! Pride is a sin..and being smug is being prideful.
2006-07-10 10:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by GforceQT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the sermon on the mount we are told that the Meak shall inherit the Earth* so the smug will get nothing then.
*If thats alright with you...
2006-07-10 10:32:55 · answer #7 · answered by georgieporgie2005uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not 2 be smug, evan if the Bible doesnt say, its annoying
ROY, u got it all wrong man
GFORCE, amen!
2006-07-10 10:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by Shag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"And the sum of the law is this—Do not ye unto others as ye would not that others should do unto you. Do ye unto others, as ye would that others should do unto you."
Most people dont like to be looked down upon.
2006-07-10 11:48:50 · answer #9 · answered by Alexander Shannon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love this question
Is it pride or vainity?
2006-07-10 19:04:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋