PRIDE GOES BEFORE THE FALL

Please click here to read about pride. It will provide insight and understanding of what pride is and serves as a tool for self-reflection and introspection.  It starts with us searching our hearts in light of God's word and renouncing pride if we have been operating in pride.  James 4:6 states, " But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].