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In this message, Pastor Eric Souza from Reach Jacksonville dives deep into Proverbs 18:12 – “Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, but humility goes before honor.” Discover why pride leads to destruction and how true humility brings honor, using biblical wisdom, real-life examples, and practical challenges to transform your heart and walk with God.

Key Topics:
• The biblical meaning of haughtiness (using the Hebrew word linked to King Saul’s physical stature in 1 Samuel 10:23)

• 4 Dangerous Types of Pride that destroy lives and relationships:
1. Self-Praise – Exalting yourself above God
2. Self-Promotion – Subtly seeking praise from others (Matthew 6:1-4 on secret giving)
3. Self-Pity – Throwing pity parties to force applause (John Piper’s insight on unapplauded pride)
4. Self-Piety (Spiritual Pride) – Thinking you're more righteous than others (Peter’s denial in Matthew 26:33)

Why Pride Leads to Destruction:
• Elevates your thoughts above God’s Word
• Causes trust in self or others instead of God
• Steals God’s glory
• Gives false confidence (“I can handle this”)
• Makes God your enemy (1 Peter 5:5 – “God resists the proud”)

The Beauty of Humility:
• Focus on God and others, not self
• Serve without needing recognition
• Give credit to God for every blessing
• Find contentment and true life in dying to self
• Jesus Christ: The ultimate example of humility leading to exaltation

It’s time to reject prideful self-centeredness and embrace the low road of Christ. Ask yourself: When will I learn that humility is the path to true honor? Let today be the day you put your eyes on Jesus. Let this message challenge and change you. This is perfect for anyone struggling with pride, seeking spiritual growth, or wanting to deepen their understanding of biblical humility.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Haughtiness vs Humility (Proverbs 18:12)
0:25 King Saul’s Physical Stature (1 Samuel 10:23)
1:22 4 Different Types of Pride – #1 Self-Praise (Exaltation)
3:38 #2 Self-Promotion (Matthew 6:1-2)
10:02 #3 Self-Pity
10:22 A Quote by John Piper
12:44 #4 Self-Piety (Spiritual Pride or Self-Righteousness)
12:52 4 Signs That You Are Self-Righteous – #1 You Believe You Are Better/More Spiritual Than Others (Matthew 26:31-33)
14:38 #2 You Hear the Words of Jesus for Others but Not for Yourselves
15:47 #3 You No Longer Feel the Need to Pray
17:42 #4 You Believe That the Ministry That God Gave You, Depends on You
22:56 How Does a Haughty Spirit Lead to Destruction? (Proverbs 18:12) – #1 It Elevates One’s Opinion and Thoughts Above God’s Word
23:45 #2 It Causes Us to Trust in Untrustworthy Things
24:15 #3 It Touches the Glory
24:35 #4 It Gives Us a False Confidence
25:05 #5 It Makes God Our Enemy (1 Peter 5:5b)
25:58 A Quote by Timothy Keller
28:36 It’s Time to Be Done With Prideful Self-Centeredness
29:44 Closing Prayer

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Teacher: Eric Souza
Series: Special Guest Speaker