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. |