HE DESERVES THE GLORY AND THE HONOR

Pride: A reasonable or justifiable self-respect or confidence; or an improper and excessive self-esteem which is then becomes conceit or arrogance.

· Failed to acknowledge God

· Failed to acknowledge the work and labor of others

In the Bible pride is an attitude that is manifested in behaviors towards others. It is a matter of the heart. Out of the heart the mouth speaks (behave)

Language & Behaviors

You use language that communicates that others are inferior to you, in essence or practice

I do it like this, others they don’t do it the way I do it. The way I do it is really the right way.

A belief that you are better or that other don’t measure up to you

· Prov 16:18

· Prv 24:1

· Ps 101:5

· Mt 23:6–12

· Jn 9:34

· Elitism: The attitude of superiority, classism, selectivity

o Education

o Position/Power/Title

· Arrogance: an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions[1]

· [1] Merriam-Webster, I. (2003). Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary. (Eleventh ed.). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster, Inc.

· Arrogant: exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner[1]

· [1] Merriam-Webster, I. (2003). Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary. (Eleventh ed.). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster, Inc.

HE REVELATION OF TIME

HUMILITY

· Humility starts by recognizing that God alone deserves the Honor and Glory

· It continues by not demanding or expecting it from others