Scriptures About Pride
Proverbs 16:18-19
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be humble and share the spoils with others than to be proud and have nothing."
James 4:6
"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
Romans 12:3
"Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you."
Philippians 2:3
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
1 Timothy 3:6
"He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil."
Proverbs 29:23
"A person's pride will bring them down, but the humble in spirit will be honored."
Isaiah 14:12-15
"How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once made the nations tremble. You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'"
2 Corinthians 10:12
"We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise."
Proverbs 11:2
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
What Does the Bible Say About Pride?
The Bible condemns pride as a serious sin. It is considered an offense against God because it exalts oneself above others and ultimately seeks to dethrone God. Pride leads to destruction, downfall, and condemnation.
Humility is the opposite of pride. It is a virtue that allows us to recognize our own limitations and weaknesses while valuing others above ourselves. God gives grace to the humble, while He opposes the proud.
We must guard against pride in our lives. We should not think too highly of ourselves or compare ourselves with others. Instead, we should value humility and seek to serve others.
