Introduction

• Proverbs 26:12
• It is hard for us to see pride in ourselves. The pride keeps us from seeing it!

I hate apologizing.

• Psalm 51:16

My worship is weak.

• Luke 18:9-14 – The Pharisees’ worship was not acceptable! The tax collector’s worship was acceptable because he humbled himself before God.
• We need to recognize our great need for God in our lives.
• Psalms 32:1-6
• There should be a desire in us to pray.
• Colossians 3:16 – We will not sing with thankfulness if we are filled with pride!
• I John 2:16

I keep thinking, “I should have a better life than this.”

• Luke 1:30-31, 38 – Mary had a tremendously good attitude when such a responsibility was put before her!
• Luke 17:7-10
• When we have an unexpected opportunity arise to serve God, but we do not want to do it because it conflicts with our own plans, that is pride!
• Philippians 4:11-13 – Paul leaned to be content!

I resist advice and teaching (that I really need).

• Acts 17:18, 30-32 – Some sneered at Paul’s teaching.
• Proverbs 15:5, 31-33 – It is not easy to listen to reproof.
• Proverbs 9:8-9; 10:8; 11:2; 19:20; 23:22 – Listen to wise counsel!
• Ecclesiastes 4:13
• Jeremiah 9:23-24