>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
- 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
>> Websites to check
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- http://www.christianitytoday.com/teens/newsletter/2001/how10105.html A teen’s advice on “Putting Pride on Ice.”
- http://www.boundless.org/2002_2003/regulars/kaufman/a0000730.html Why humility is important to our Christian witness.
>> Books to Read
- Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis, features a great chapter about pride.
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