The Man in the Mirror "remix"

Pride

Luke 18:9-14, Galatians 6:3-4, Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 5:12, James 4:6

Outline

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1. Is it wrong to enjoy recognition, to swell with pride when you are complemented?

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2. The Bible offers the powerful metaphor of the Pharisee and tax collector to illustrate and contrast pride and humility in Luke 18:9-14. What strikes you about the differences between these two men?

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3. How have pride and humility made your life better or worse? What new thoughts have you had today that might lead you to a more humble heart?

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Pride Type I:

pride in self (Gal 6:4),

pride in others, what’s in the heart (2 Cor 5:12),

humbles self (Luk 18:14)

Pride Type II:

self-righteous, look down on others (Luk 18:9),

compare self to others (Gal 6:4),

pride in what is seen rather than what’s in the heart (2 Co 5:12),

thinking too highly of self (Ro 12:3)

Humility Type I:

not thinking more highly of self than you ought (Ro 12:3)

God gives grace to the humble (Jam 4:6)

Humility Type II:

Self-depreciation