And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man.” “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.” “All these evil things come from within and defile a man.” Mark 7:20-23 N.K.J.V.
Pride, huperephania, Strong’s #5243 Twelfth on the list of thirteen inner vices, the word means haughtiness (blatantly and disdainfully proud) arrogance (an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner) ostentatious pride bordering insolence, and disdainful attitude toward others.
It is a pharisaical sin characterized by superiority of attitude. It is a state of pride that is the very opposite of Jesus’ claim for Himself, meek (praotes) and lowly (tapeinos).
When the Elephant in My Room is Pride
The Bible is clear on pride. Pride is not from God but from the world (1 John 2:16). Pride will bring us down (Prov. 29:23; 16:18) and bring disgrace (Prov. 11:2). Jesus said that it is one of the defiling expressions of a heart opposed to God (Mark 7:22). It is one of those pervasive heart problems that can drive a life like few other struggles can. It can even drive good things we do in ministry.
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The Elephant in the Room
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by Mannyr in Christianity, Commentary, Darkned Soul, Nuggets, Word Study, word study Greek
And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man.” “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness.” “All these evil things come from within and defile a man.” Mark 7:20-23 N.K.J.V.
Pride, huperephania, Strong’s #5243 Twelfth on the list of thirteen inner vices, the word means haughtiness (blatantly and disdainfully proud) arrogance (an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner) ostentatious pride bordering insolence, and disdainful attitude toward others.
It is a pharisaical sin characterized by superiority of attitude. It is a state of pride that is the very opposite of Jesus’ claim for Himself, meek (praotes) and lowly (tapeinos).
When the Elephant in My Room is Pride
The Bible is clear on pride. Pride is not from God but from the world (1 John 2:16). Pride will bring us down (Prov. 29:23; 16:18) and bring disgrace (Prov. 11:2). Jesus said that it is one of the defiling expressions of a heart opposed to God (Mark 7:22). It is one of those pervasive heart problems that can drive a life like few other struggles can. It can even drive good things we do in ministry.
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