Title: Pride Before the Fall

Text: Proverbs 16:18–19; James 4:6; Prov 27:2: Prov 6:5, 16-19

Outline:

I. Trap of _PRIDE__ (Proverbs 16:18-19 and 6:16-19)

II. Grace of __HUMILITY__ (James 4:6)

III. Surrender of __SELF__(1 Peter 5:5-6)

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?

2. Give some examples of how pride can lead you to ruin and heart-ache in your life.

3. Look at Proverbs 6:16-20. Why do you think "haughty eyes" (pride) is the very first thing listed that the Lord hates? What are the subtle, everyday marks of this kind of pride in our own lives?

4. Look at James 4:6. Why is it incredibly good news that God "gives grace to the humble" rather than the proud? How does looking at the cross of Jesus Christ destroy our pride and create true humility?

5. What are some practical ways we can humble ourselves before God and rely entirely on His grace in our daily lives this week?

6. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?