The Wisdom of Proverbs

HUMBLE… YourselfProverbs 18:12

The Danger of Pride

HUMBLE… Yourself

Two dangers of pride:

1. the natural danger cf. 11:2, 16:18, 18:12, 29:23

2. the supernatural danger cf. 3:34, 6:17, 15:25, 16:5

Two aspects of true humility:

3. a realistic view of self cf. 11:2, 13:10, 15:33

4. a lack of obsession with self cf. 3:7, 15:33, 22:4

Deliverance from Pride

HUMBLE… Yourself

1. Actively put yourself below others.• In service• In evangelism• In receiving correction

2. Daily meditate on the gospel.