Proverbs 6:16-19 Six things the LORD hates; in fact, seven are detestable to Him: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.There are some things that the Lord hates. First of all, He hates arrogant eyes. This is also translated as haughty eyes (NASB). The Hebrew "refers to a proud look suggesting arrogant ambition" (Expositor's Bible Commentary, vol. 5, p. 935). It is understood to be pride in oneself and contempt for others.
Proverbs 3:34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. Proverbs 16:19 Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.
James 4:6 God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Pride is the most serious of sins in all the Bible. Pride caused Adam and Eve to disobey God. Pride caused sin to enter this world, and all mankind to become children of wrath. Pride caused Lucifer to be cast out of heaven because he tried to exalt himself above the throne of the Most High God. Pride made Herod believe his own press release that he had "not the voice of a man, but the voice of a god." He was eaten by worms and died for failing to give God glory. Pride will cause us to forget God and dishonor His Word. Pride will find pleasure in harming others. Pride will destroy relationships. Pride lifts up self-importance and rejoices in the downfall of others. Pride's first response is not to serve, but to be served. Pride cherishes unforgiveness and enjoys revenge.
Humility on the other hand is lowering yourself in the sight of God and exalting Him in all that you do. The Lord alone is worthy of praise and adoration. God gives grace to those who are humble.
The meek man will attain a place of soul rest. As he walks on in meekness he will be happy to let God defend him. The old struggle to defend himself is over. He has found the peace which meekness brings. A.W. TOZER
Be not proud of race, face, place, or grace. Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Oh what a constant companion, what a tyrannical commander, what a sly and subtle insinuating enemy, is this sin of pride! It goes with men to the draper, to the mercer, the tailor; it chooseth them their cloth, their trimming, and their fashion. Richard Baxter
God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves. DL Moody
Many ask good questions with a design rather to justify themselves than inform themselves, rather proudly to show what is good in them than humbly to see what is bad in them. Matthew Henry
God sends no one away empty except those who are full of themselves. DL Moody
Many ask good questions with a design rather to justify themselves than inform themselves, rather proudly to show what is good in them than humbly to see what is bad in them. Matthew Henry
