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PUNCHING OUT PRIDE. PRIDE AND PALS. Α λαζονεια : An Inflated opinion of oneself with the lack of basis for such an attitude (Arrogance; Pomp) Τ υφοω : A high minded, puffed up person (Conceit; Smugness)
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PRIDE AND PALS • Αλαζονεια: An Inflated opinion of oneself with the lack of basis for such an attitude (Arrogance; Pomp) • Τυφοω: A high minded, puffed up person (Conceit; Smugness) • Υπερηφανια: An exaggerated opinion of oneself combined with contempt for others (Haughtiness)
PROBLEMs WITH PRIDE • Heart: Mk 7:20-22; Dan 5:18-20 • Attitude: Luk 18:10-14; Ps 10:2 • Speech: Jas 4:16; Rom 1:30; Ps 12:3 • Behavior: Pr 21:24; 1Ti 6:4 • Results: Pr 6:17; Pro 16:18
PUNCHING OUT PRIDE • God’s praise matters most …2Cor 10:18; 1Cor 4:5; Rom 2:29 • Humility brings God’s exaltation …1Pt 5:6-7; Luk 14:11; Php 2:5-8
CONCLUSION • Pride is a problem rooted in the heart • Pride affects our attitude, speech, and behavior • Punching out prides requires caring most about what God’s praise, and work to earn it through humility