MY FAVORITE PASSAGES SESSION 3 SEPTEMBER 6,2015 1 PETER 5:1-10 HUMBLING OURSELVES:THE KEY TO FAVOR AND PROMOTIONReview: Spiritual leadership traits (1Peter 5:1-5) – God hates pride and acts to resist it .... Why! Luke 18:14 .... Pride destroys .... Proverbs 16:18 Pride is the opposite of Agape love .... 1 John 4:8-16 Love is the essence of His character Humbling ourselves puts us in position to be promoted, to receive His Favor (1 Peter 5:5b, 6) The surprising test of true humility (1 Peter 5:7)