Pride in the Old Testament
- it led to Uzziah’s downfall (2 Chron 26:16);
- it hardened the heart of Nebuchadnezzar (Dan 5:20);
- it goes before destruction (Prov 16:18);
- it does not seek God (Psalm 10:4);
- it brings disgrace (Prov 11:2);
- it breeds quarrels (Prov 13:10);
- it deceives (Jer 49:16; Obad 1:3);
- it brings low (Prov 29:23; Isa 2:11; 23:9);
- it humbles (Isa 2:17; Dan 4:37).