The Folly of Pride
Proverbs 29:23
Pastor Joshua Crutchfield
Part of Proverbs—Practical Wisdom
March 13, 2022

Pride portrays life but produces death. God only honors the humble.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride—The elevation of self.
Humility—The elevation of God and others.

Just as water flows and fills the lowest place so the moment God finds the creature abased and empty, His glory and power flow in to exalt and bless. —Andrew Murray

The chief mark of counterfeit holiness is a lack of humility. —Andrew Murray

Pride is rooted in the heart:
Proverbs 16:5; 18:12

Pride is evident in the eyes:
Proverbs 21:4; 25:27 26:12

Prides is found in the mouth, mind, and spirit:
Proverbs 16:18; 21:24; 27:2; 28:26

Prides is destructive:
Proverbs 11:2

More on pride and humility:
2 Samuel 22:28; Psalms 18:27; 25:9: 55:19; 147:6; 149:4; Matthew 23:12; Luke 18:9–14; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5–6