Being Prideful

You’ve probably met someone who always seems arrogant or prideful, the kind of person who’s a headache to be around. You might wonder why they think so highly of themselves. Most of the time, it’s because they believe having something “special” automatically makes them better than everyone else.

Proverbs 16:18 (NLT) says, “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.”

This verse shows us that being arrogant doesn’t just make others annoyed—it will bring us down spiritually too.

Instead of thinking you’re “higher” than the people around you, it’s important to humble yourself and ask God for guidance. When we seek Him, we can live in a way that pleases Him and obeys His commands.

Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) says, “Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”

That means when we notice our own pride and choose to let it go, we can grow in wisdom and become better people.

So in conclusion, keeping a humble mindset and avoiding bragging or arrogance helps us please our Lord and Savior. Humility opens the door for God to work in our lives and helps us grow closer to Him.

Prayer

Dear Father God, 

Thank You for showing me how important humility is. Help me to notice when pride sneaks into my heart and give me the strength to choose humility instead. Teach me to trust You and follow Your guidance so I can please You in everything I do. In the powerful name of our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. 

 

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“Being Prideful”, written for aheartforchristdevotions@blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord