Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5813 conceit
A state of pride arising out of an overestimation of one's own ability, possessions or importance.
The definition of conceit
Galatians 6:3
Examples of conceit
In military strength
2 Kings 18:33-35 See also Exodus 15:9; 1 Samuel 17:42-44
In the power of idols
Daniel 3:15 See also Acts 8:9-10
In personal abilities
Matthew 26:33 pp Mark 14:29 See also Genesis 16:4; 1 Kings 20:11; Esther 5:10-12
In false teaching
1 Timothy 6:3-4
In possessions
Hosea 12:8
In intellectual ability
Psalm 73:7-9
In national status
Isaiah 47:6-8 See also Isaiah 16:6; Jeremiah 48:29
God's response to conceit
2 Samuel 22:28; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 See also Isaiah 2:12; Isaiah 23:9; Isaiah 47:8-11; Ob 3-4
Warnings against conceit
Philippians 2:3 See also Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 5:21; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Romans 12:3,16; 1 Corinthians 3:18-21; Corinthians 4:7; Corinthians 8:2; Galatians 5:26; 2 Timothy 3:4
The folly of conceit
Proverbs 26:12 See also Proverbs 28:26; Isaiah 16:6; Hosea 10:13-14; James 3:5; James 4:16
The danger of conceit for Christians
1 Corinthians 10:12 See also Romans 11:25; 2 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Timothy 3:6; 1 John 2:16
Remedies for conceit
Being aware of one's sin
Luke 18:9-14
Being prepared to mix with the lowly
Romans 12:16
Considering others as being superior
Philippians 2:3
See also
5764 attitudes, negative to God 5793 arrogance 6121 boasting 8224 dependence 8276 humility 8755 folly 8802 pride 8820 self-confidence
