Nahum 1:7-8

The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes.He is close to those who trust in him.But he will sweep away his enemies in an overwhelming flood. He will pursue his foes into the darkness of night.

In God’s timing, He will bring down the arrogant and prideful and give refuge for those who humble themselves before Him.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

God is a Just God.

People come at us, with words and actions and try to destroy us.

Proverbs 8:13

All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech.

God is committed to justice and will not allow any arrogant, violent, or evil nation to endure forever.

Persian Empire

Roman Empire

Greek Empire

Assyrian Empire

Babylonian Empire

Six Characteristics of Arrogant and Prideful People

1. They talk down to People.

2. They are unteachable because they know it all.

Proverbs 26:12

There is more hope for fools than for people who think they are wise.

3. They have an attitude that they are better than you.

Luke 18:9-14

Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! 12 I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ 14 I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

4. They only think in black and white.

5. They are very judgmental.

6. They have a lack of empathy.

When people have most of these characteristics it is a sign that underneath they are dealing with a great deal of insecurity and pain.

Nine ways to deal with Arrogant and Prideful People

1. Check yourself first.

Romans 12:3

Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

2. Understand its usually more about them than you.

3. Try not to let it bother you.

4. Use it as a growth opportunity.

5. Be willing to Forgive them.

6. Avoid interaction if needed. (Toxic People)

7. Be Humble.

“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

James 4:6

And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say,

“God opposes the proud    but gives grace to the humble.”

8. Be honest with them when God gives you the opportunity.

9. Remember this is God’s battle and He is our defense.

Proverbs 16:5

The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished.