Is pride ever a good thing in the Bible?

Pride is not always expressed as a negative quality in the Bible. It can carry a positive connotation of self-worth, self-respect, and self-confidence. The apostle Paul communicated a positive sense of pride when speaking to the believers in Corinth: “I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you.

What does God say about pride in the Bible?

Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 16:5 “The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

How do Christians overcome pride?

Four ways to react to your pride:

1. Give people permission to point out pride in your life. Pride deceives the mind.
2. Focus more on God than you do on yourself. When pride is pointed out, our first reaction can be introspection.
3. Pray. Prayer is a posture of humility towards God.
4. Remember.

How do I stop having pride?

6 Ways to Overcome Your Pride

1. Be Aware. While pride shows you sufficiently value yourself and your accomplishments and it helps you work toward what you deserve, it’s dangerous in large quantities.
2. Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously.
3. Ask the Right Questions.
4. Be Open-Minded.
5. Listen, Don’t Talk.
6. Put Your Business First.

What does the Bible say about pride KJV?

Proverbs 8:13 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

What are the dangers of pride in the Bible?

Pride causes us to assess our lives by the standard of our accomplishments rather than our God given identity. Pride (or as Holiday puts it, “ego”) severs us from God’s design to live in relationship with others. We are pushed into isolation by our self-confidence believing the lie that life is better alone.