The Spirit Of Pride

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. — read the full passage →

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. — read the full passage →

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. — read the full passage →

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. — read the full passage →

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. — read the full passage →

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: — read the full passage →

And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; — read the full passage →

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.