Introduction
Proverbs 26:12It is hard for us to see pride in ourselves. The pride keeps us from seeing it!I hate apologizing.
Psalm 51:16My 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 32:1-6There 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 2:16I 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 17:7-10When 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 4:13Jeremiah 9:23-24