Gospel Solutions for Pride (James 4:6-12)
Nathan Currey, March 6, 2011Part of the Gospel Solutions for Life's Problems series, preached at a Morning Worship service
I. Recognize Pride In All Its Forms
A. Autonomy
B. Superiority
C. Focus
II. Repent Of Pride
“Man’s fall was his turning from God to himself; and his regeneration consisteth in the turning of him from himself to God” Richard Baxter
III. Put On Humility
A. Study God, Sin, The Cross
B. Seek Service, Sacrifice, Criticism
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James 4:6-12
6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
11 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? (ESV)