Pride
Jeremiah 13:15-17
Hear you, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD has spoken.…


I. DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRIDE.

1. Race pride — pride in ancestors.

2. Face pride — pride in outward appearance.

3. Place pride — pride in social position.

4. Grace pride — pride in godliness.

II. THE WARNING. Be not proud —

1. Because we have nothing to be proud of.

2. Because it is abhorrent to God.

3. Because it is unlike Christ.

4. Because it is ruinous.Apply —

(1)  Some are very proud.

(2)  Some occasionally.

(3)  Some are bravely struggling against pride.

(J. Bolton.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.

WEB: Hear, and give ear; don't be proud; for Yahweh has spoken.




Jehovah Hath Spoken: Will Ye not Hear?
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