how do we handle abundance?

How Do We handle How Do We handle Abundance?Abundance?


Deuteronomy 8:11-20 (NKJV) 11“Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments, His judgments, and His statutes which I command you today, 12lest—when you have eaten and are full, and have built beautiful houses and dwell in them;



13and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold are multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; 14when your heart is lifted up, and you forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;



15who led you through that great and terrible wilderness, in which were fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty land where there was no water; who brought water for you out of the flinty rock; 16who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers did not know, that He might humble you and that He might test you, to do you good in the end—



17then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’

18“And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.



19Then it shall be, if you by any means forget the LORD your God, and follow other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that you shall surely perish. 20As the nations which the LORD destroys before you, so you shall perish, because you would not be obedient to the voice of the LORD your God.

What is Pride?What is Pride?

Several words describe it. (Prov 25:14)Several words describe it. (Prov 25:14)


Several words describe it. (Prov 25:14)Several words describe it. (Prov 25:14) It is an unrealistic view of ones abilities. It is an unrealistic view of ones abilities.

(Gal 6:3; Rom 12:3)(Gal 6:3; Rom 12:3)


Romans 12:3 (NKJV) 3For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.


Galatians 6:3 (NKJV) 3For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.


Several words describe it. (Prov 25:14)Several words describe it. (Prov 25:14) It is an unrealistic view of ones abilities. It is an unrealistic view of ones abilities.

(Gal 6:3; Rom 12:3)(Gal 6:3; Rom 12:3) Pride often comes from that which is good Pride often comes from that which is good

within itself!within itself!

Knowledge is Good.Knowledge is Good.Knowledge is Good.Knowledge is Good.

1 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NKJV) 1Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. 2And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.

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1 Timothy 3:6 (NKJV) 6not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

Writing Much of the N.T. is GoodWriting Much of the N.T. is GoodWriting Much of the N.T. is GoodWriting Much of the N.T. is Good

2 Corinthians 12:7 (NKJV) 7And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.

The Horrors of PrideThe Horrors of PrideThe Horrors of PrideThe Horrors of Pride

Pride is a sinPride is a sin

How Does God View Pride?How Does God View Pride?How Does God View Pride?How Does God View Pride?

Proverbs 21:4 (NKJV) 4 A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.

Proverbs 6:16-19 (NKJV) 16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:17A proud look…...

How Does God View Pride?How Does God View Pride?How Does God View Pride?How Does God View Pride?

Proverbs 8:13 (NKJV) 13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.

Proverbs 16:5 (NKJV) 5 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;

Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.


Pride is a sinPride is a sin Pride causes other sins Pride causes other sins

(1 Jn 2:16-17; Gen 3:5)(1 Jn 2:16-17; Gen 3:5)


Pride is a sinPride is a sin Pride causes other sins (1 Jn 2:16-17; Pride causes other sins (1 Jn 2:16-17;

Gen 3:5)Gen 3:5) Pride causes blindness (Rom 1:20-22)Pride causes blindness (Rom 1:20-22)

Identifying Pride in UsIdentifying Pride in UsIdentifying Pride in UsIdentifying Pride in Us

Pride is competitivePride is competitive


Pride is competitivePride is competitive Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9)Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9)


Pride is competitivePride is competitive Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9)Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9) Pride produces Envy and JealousyPride produces Envy and Jealousy


Pride is competitivePride is competitive Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9)Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9) Pride produces Envy and Jealousy Pride produces Envy and Jealousy Pride seeks the praises of men Pride seeks the praises of men

(Mt 23:5-12; 1 Tim 6:17)(Mt 23:5-12; 1 Tim 6:17)


Pride is competitivePride is competitive Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9)Pride looks down on others (Lk 18:9) Pride produces Envy and Jealousy Pride produces Envy and Jealousy Pride seeks the praises of men (Mt Pride seeks the praises of men (Mt

23:5-12; 1 Tim 6:17)23:5-12; 1 Tim 6:17) Pride produces “self-sufficiency” Pride produces “self-sufficiency”

(1 Tim 6:3-4; 3 Jn 9-10; 1 Sam 22:8)(1 Tim 6:3-4; 3 Jn 9-10; 1 Sam 22:8)

A Test for PrideA Test for PrideA Test for PrideA Test for Pride

1. Have we ever become envious when someone out-did us, or were commended and we were not?



2. Are we offended at constructive criticism?



2. Are we offended at constructive criticism?

3. Have we ever pushed ourselves to the breaking point because of pride?


4. Have we ever had difficulty appreciating what others have done, and expressing that appreciation, because of pride?


4. Have we ever had difficulty appreciating what others have done, and expressing that appreciation, because of pride?

5. Have we ever been controlled by pride to the extent that we would not admit that the position we held on a given matter was wrong?


6. Has pride ever hindered us in responding to the invitation when we really should have done so to make things right?

The End of the ProudThe End of the ProudThe End of the ProudThe End of the Proud

Proverbs 15:25 (NKJV) 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud….

Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) 18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

The End of the ProudThe End of the ProudThe End of the ProudThe End of the Proud

1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) 12Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. James 4:6 (NKJV) 6But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

Can You See Clearly?Can You See Clearly?Can You See Clearly?Can You See Clearly?

1 Corinthians 4:6-7 (NKJV) 6Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.

Can You See Clearly?Can You See Clearly?Can You See Clearly?Can You See Clearly?

7For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

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