| Pride |
| Nothing is more detestable in God’s sight than pride on the part of those who have absolutely nothing to be proud of. “These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look …” (Proverbs 6:16-17). This was the condemnation of the devil — self-exaltation. In another, how hateful we instinctively see it to be; but in ourselves, how readily and almost unconsciously it is tolerated. |
| In any case, it certainly indicates a lack of brokenness and self-judgment before God. The Bible teaches that lowliness of mind is an indication of true wisdom. “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom” (Proverbs 11:12). It indicates a person who has learned to judge himself aright in the presence of God. |
| The Bible also teaches that pride is the sole source of contention. “Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom” (Proverbs 13:10). If pride were properly judged and the sin of it frankly owned before God, how soon would much that has caused contention, controversy, and competition amongst Christians be resolved. |
| (Adapted from H. A. Ironside and augmented.) |
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