Manifestations of Pride
by Stuart Scott
Complaining against or passing judgment on God. (Numbers 14:1-4,9-11; Romans 9:20)
A lack of gratitude in general. (2 Chronicles 32:25)
Anger. (Matthew 20:1-16)
Seeing yourself as better than others. ( Luke 7:36-50)
Having an inflated view of your importance, gifts and abilities. (1 Corinthians 4:7)
Being focused on the lack of your gifts and abilities. (1 Corinthians 12:14-25)
Perfectionism. (Matthew 23:24-28)
Talking too much. (Proverbs 10:19)
Talking too much about yourself. (Proverbs 27:2, Galatians 6:3)
Seeking independence or control. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13; Ephesians 5:21)
Being consumed with what others think. (Galatians1:10)
Being devastated or angered by criticism. (Proverbs 13:1)
Being unteachable. (Proverbs 19:20, John 9:13-34)
Being sarcastic, hurtful, or degrading. (Proverbs 12:18,23)
A lack of service. (Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 2:10)
A lack of compassion. (Matthew 5:7; 18:23-35)
Being defensive or blame-shifting. (Genesis 3:12-13; Proverbs 12:1)
A lack of admitting when you are wrong. (Proverbs 10:17)
A lack of asking forgiveness. (Matthew 5:23-24)
A lack of biblical prayer. (Luke 1:10-14)
Resisting authority or being disrespectful. (1 Peter 2:13-17)
Voicing preferences and opinions when not asked. (Philippians 2:1-4)
Minimizing your own sin and shortcomings. (Matthew 7:3-5)
Maximizing other's sin and shortcomings. (Matthew 7:3-5; Luke 18:9-14)
Being impatient or irritable with others. (Ephesians 4:31-32)
Being jealous or envious. (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Using others. (Matthew 7:12; Philippians 2:3-4)
Being deceitful by covering up sins, faults, and mistakes.
Using attention-getting tactics. (1 Peter 3:3-4)
Not having close relationships. (Proverbs 188:1-2; Hebrews 10:24-25)