Pride in the Bible

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Published 2019-10-21
Pride in the Bible, especially in the Gospel of Luke, is a prominent theme of Jesus. Pride, or arrogance, that elevates one to think he's above the other morally or as having more dignity is a sin that Jesus frequently attacks with vigor in the Gospels.

In the parable of the tax-collector and the pharisee, this denouncement of pride in the Bible is in full focus. Interestingly, however, in Jesus' day, his Jewish audience would have expected the Pharisee to have been the "good guy" and the tax-collector to have been the "bad guy." But, Jesus flips this predisposition of his audience on it's head. Pride is found not in the tax-collector but in the Pharisee; and, conversely, humility is found in the tax-collector.

This parable of pride in the Bible calls us to consider our prayer-life and how we go about viewing others. Are we focused more on the other's faults rather than our own? Are we talking to ourselves in prayer rather than talking to God, like the Pharisee?

From this parable of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector, let us take inventory of acts of pride in our own hearts that manifest themselves on a daily basis in order to grow in self-knowledge and remove such acts of pride from our lives through constant humble prayer.

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All Comments (21)
  • @steelbill3269
    I can certainly empathize with the prayer of the tax collector. Been living in sin for the past six months, but Im changing my ways. Need to make my confession tomorrow.... Please pray for me
  • @mishaalalquaddoomi159
    A very good explication of this parable and a great opportunity for self-reflection on our perceptions of others in relation to ourselves.
  • @jacklobo6590
    Beautiful explanation thanks for sharing... ....
  • @trainerfjk6269
    I thought a key point brought up early was the difference between pride and arrogance. Great video. Thank you!
  • @cheetahinireland18
    I’m always reminded by this story what a tricky line it is to walk. We must respect God’s law but never look down on those who don’t necessarily respect it... ALL souls are of equal value to God.
  • @paulhill7726
    Good resource here. Thank you for sharing may we all be encouraged to live out the gospel
  • @alephtav4254
    I see how it was I always observe this inside the church or even in many areas where being Hign above with Favors are exalting their own pride.. Those people who are showing off.. Id been through this and Thank GOD He always keep my Heart humble in ways He is the only one who sees.. In many places why lots of people choose to stay at the back esp those who feel small, sinned, poor and feel quietly guilty, shy or just totally humble .. I found the essence about this parable this is what Catholic and some preachers must teach which were lacking in some places not explained well.. Thanks Dr. Pitre GOD bless..