Dealing with the Destructive Power of Pride in James 4
Explore the problems associated with pride as addressed in James chapter four, such as conflicts, worldliness, judgment, and arrogance. Understand the negative impact pride has on individuals and how it can lead to strife, distortion of reality, and elevating oneself above God. Learn how to overcome pride by submitting to God, resisting the devil, and humbling oneself before Him.
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Problems With Pride James 4
James chapter four addresses several problems. Wars and strife Worldliness Speaking evil of and judging our brethren Arrogant boasting Failing to do good (which is sin)
James chapter four addresses several problems. Wars and strife Worldliness Speaking evil of and judging our brethren Arrogant boasting Failing to do good (which is sin) PRIDE
Pride is a great problem for man. Pride is hated by God (Prov. 6:16-17). Pride brings destruction (Prov. 16:18). Pride is one of Satan s avenues of temptation (1 John 2:16).
1. Pride Leads To Strife vs. 1-4 Strife with others (v. 1) Strife with self (vs. 1-3) Strife with God (vs. 4-6)
2. Pride Distorts Reality Life is about seeking and satisfying personal pleasures (vs. 1-2) The proper objects of our prayers (v. 3) Seeking friendship with both God and the world (v. 4) Taking tomorrow for granted (vs. 13-16)
3. Pride Elevates Man Above God James 4:11-12 In order to speak evil of and judge our brother, we must have first judged God s law forbidding such to be unworthy of following. Doing so puts us in a very dangerous position - sitting in judgment of God and His law.
Overcoming Pride Submit to God (v. 7) Resist the devil (v. 7) Draw near to God (vs. 8-9) cleanse our hands seek forgiveness purify our hearts repent lament, mourn, weep show godly sorrow Humble ourselves in the sight of God (v. 10)
Problems With Pride James 4
