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10 Dangers of Being prideful.

Pride Goes Before a Fall.

By John Troppello

A well-known Bible verse about pride is found in Proverbs 16:18–19.

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be of lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.”

Another verse about pride is found in Proverbs 13:10 in the NLT.

“Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.”

God does not like arrogance. You can read more about that in Proverbs 8:13 in the NKJV.

“The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way, and the perverse mouth I hate.”

I’m sure we all have been proud at various times in our lives. I know I’ve been proud of my accomplishments. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. But at those times when I’ve let pride rule my heart — and my behavior — that’s wrong.

Pride can have negative consequences in various aspects of life. Here are 10 dangers of being prideful:

1. Alienating Others

Excessive pride can push people away, as it may come across as arrogance or superiority.

2. Hindered Growth

Pride can hinder personal growth and learning, as it often prevents one from acknowledging their mistakes.

3. Damaged Relationships

Prideful individuals may struggle to apologize or admit fault, leading to strained relationships.

4. Missed Opportunities

Pride can make it difficult to seek help or collaborate with others, causing missed opportunities for success.

5. Ignoring Feedback

Prideful individuals may disregard constructive criticism, preventing self-improvement.

6. Overconfidence

Excessive pride can lead to overconfidence, increasing the likelihood of making poor decisions.

7. Isolation

Pride can lead to isolation as people may avoid someone who constantly brags or belittles others.

Isaiah 66:13 God Will Comfort You.

As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13

Going through life most people fell alone. They feel as if there is no one by their side to help them. Depression and sorrow set deep inside their hearts with loneliness. People feel abandoned when they are going through a difficult time in their life. The world is seeking comfort in the things of this world and are unable to find what it is that they need. Everyone is focused upon self, rather than helping others out. 

Isaiah quotes God saying that just like a mother comforts, He will bring comfort to them, even in Jerusalem. 

Mothers are sometimes known to be the soft and caring one in the family, who are quick to bring comfort. They are the ones who stay by the side of a child when sick or injured, while the father works. 

Many children, however, do not have a mother that can be by their side. Divorce has separated them, leaving them alone. It gets even worse when one becomes an adult and is on one’s own. 

Jesus promised that there would be trouble in the life of every believer. The moment troubles arise in a person’s life, it is common that everyone else pulls away and leaves them on their own. Most don’t know what to say or how to bring comfort, since they are dealing with their own problems all the time. 

Despite the fact that people will abandon and run the other direction, God is right by the side of the believer to bring peace and comfort. He knows what one is going through and holds that person close to His heart and side. He brings a comfort that the world cannot know nor understand. 

You will have days of trouble, in which you feel all alone with no one by your side. The world will focus on its own troubles and leave you to yourself. During those times run to God and lean on Him. 

Accept His comfort that He will give you by His Holy Spirit. Hold on to His promises that all the troubles will come to an end some day and that He is by your side and has overcome the world. God is with you to comfort you day and night, never ending and never leaving you, nor forsaking you. 

Today I pray that you will know Jesus as your Lord and Savior; that you will know the comfort God provides; that you will know the peace God brings; that you will know that God is always by your side; and that you will remember all of God’s promises to you.