2007-07-18 11:34:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God hates pride (Proverbs 8:13). The Bible tells us that, “pride brings destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly than to live it up among the rich and famous (Proverbs 16:18-19). The Message paraphrase of Proverbs 16:5 goes on to say that, “God cannot stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, He’ll put those upstarts in their place.”
Throughout scripture we are continuously told about the consequences of pride. Satan was cast out of heaven because of pride (Isaiah 14:12-15). He had the selfish determination to replace God Himself as the rightful ruler of this world. But Satan will be cast down to hell in the final judgment of God. For those who rise up in defiance against God, there is nothing ahead for them but disaster, because “I will rise up against them” is the promise of the Lord. He will cut them off (Isaiah 14:22).
James 4:6 tells us that God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. A sharp contrast exists between worldly and divine jealousy; men want revenge, but He gives more grace. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and His way. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? The Message paraphrase of James 4:5-6 has it that, “He’s a fiercely jealous lover. And what He gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. It’s common knowledge that God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”
Pride has kept many people from accepting Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Refusing to admit sin and acknowledging that in our own strength we cannot do anything to inherit eternal life has been a stumbling block for prideful people. We are not to boast about ourselves, but if we want to boast, then we are to proclaim the glories of God. What you say about yourself means nothing in God’s work. It’s what God says about you that makes the difference (2 Corinthians 10:13).
Why is pride so sinful? Pride is giving yourself the credit for something that God has accomplished. Pride is taking the glory that belongs to God alone and giving it to yourself. Pride is essentially self-worship. Anything we accomplish in this world would not have been possible were it not for God enabling and sustaining us. That is why we give God the glory...for He alone deserves it.
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2007-07-18 11:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He hate the proud! under the list of what He hate, that is one of them. ( God doesn't hate the proud person, but He does hate there proudness) The BIble also says that God resisteth the proud
2007-07-18 11:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has attitudes? I was not aware of that(spoken like Wayne Campbell on Waynes World).
2007-07-18 11:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by LG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
2007-07-18 11:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the Christians, but God certainly can't get enough of me! ;)
2007-07-18 11:38:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jack B, sinistral 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being too proud is a sin
2007-07-18 11:58:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a humans pride is a joke to God and go too far with it and ur guaranteed to be knocked down a peg or two ...
2007-07-18 11:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
...the Lord rejects those who are proud, yo...
2007-07-18 11:41:10 · answer #8 · answered by jamestheprophet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suspect you already know the answer
2007-07-18 11:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He luvz 'em as much as He luvz anyone!!!!!!!
2007-07-18 11:39:31 · answer #10 · answered by ~~♥♥♥~~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋