2012 APRIL WEEK FOUR LESSON

PRIDE

Main Text: Philippians 2:3-8

Memory Verse: Prov 29:23

The dictionary defines Pride in the context of our discussion as an unjustifiable high opinion of one’s self or one’s achievement and usually results in arrogance. Many who’ve judged others to be proud by their actions are probably yet to understand what really constitutes pride from the Bible’s perspective. Interestingly, quiet and soft spoken People are usually mistaken to be humble whereas the outspoken and loud normally referred to as being proud.

·         The Bible admonishes believers to have a quiet, meek and contrite Spirit.

·         Pride as seen in Scriptures has very little to do with one’s temperament or appearance. 

·         God resists the Proud and pride also precedes a fall. 

·         Thus we are expected to examine the Bible’s position on Pride and make the necessary adjustments to reflect our new life in the Lord.

Consequences of Pride

1.    God hates pride-Prov. 6:16-17

2.    Pride causes contention-Prov. 13:10

3.    Pride leads to destruction-Prov. 16:18

Points for Discussions:

1.    What is the Bible’s definition of Pride?

2.    What are some of the sources of Pride?

3.    How does Pride influence a believer’s lifestyle?

Can Pride be exorcised once and for all? Or its needs to be managed on a daily basis?