The Sceptre and the Hallmarks of Pride
Explore the significance of the sceptre of righteousness in biblical texts and the negative aspects of pride according to Proverbs. Discover how pride can lead to destruction and learn about the importance of humility.
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THE SCEPTRE THE RISE OF AHASUERUS Esther 5v1 6v11
Sceptre of righteousness Symbol of Kingship and Rulership Gen 49v10 Symbol of Power and Justice Num24v17 Symbol of Righteousness and Permanence Psalm 45v6, Hebrews 1v8 An extension of God s stretched out arm Deut 4v34, 5v15, 7v19, 11v2, I Kings 8v42, II Chron 6v32, Psalm 136v12, Jer 32v21, Ezek 20v33-34
The Hallmarks of Pride (1) Pride is absolutely selfish...v11 (2) Pride rejoices not so much in the inclusion of self, but the exclusion of others v12 (3) Pride can never make you happy v13 (4) Pride inevitably ends in hate v14
Gods View of Pride Proverbs 6v16-17 These six things doth Yahweh hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proudlook, a lying tongue Proverbs 16v5 Every one that is proud is an abomination to Yahweh Proverbs 16v18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall (Middle verse of Proverbs!) Proverbs 29v23 A man s pride shall bring him low
The Importance of PRIDE Daniel 4v37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase Isaiah 2v11-12 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of man shall be bowed down every one that is proudand lofty shall be brought down and Yahweh alone shall be exalted in that day
