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176. The Thing With Two Heads

Matthew 16:13-24

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... couple of minutes later, Jesus started talking about taking up the cross. Simon jumped in with his foot in his mouth once again. And when he does, Jesus calls him 'Satan.' Ooh! That must have stung. That must have stung, deeply. The fall from the height of the pride of being called the head of the church with the keys to the kingdom, to being called 'Satan' must have nearly killed him. Simon was a Man with Two Heads and Two Hearts. II. Making Disciples A. But Simon didn't stay that way. Jesus couldn't have ...

177. Holiness of Heart and Life

Romans 2:21-23

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... the Jews to be as “God’s own people.” It was with the Jews that God had made a covenant to be His “chosen race.” To them he had given the law. The Jews were proud of that and herein came the problem. In their pride, in their “setting themselves apart” from the rest of the world, circumcision being the mark of that they became the victims of “cognitive dissonance.” Now Paul didn’t use that word because he was a student of Gamaliel, not of the Psychology Department at Stanford University ...

178. Liberated Women

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

King Duncan

... . I went through Oxford, took my degrees, was called to the bar and eventually became a judge. Pastor, nothing but the grace of God could have caused me to admit that I was a sinner on level with the burglar. It took much grace to forgive me for all my pride and self deception, to get me to admit that I was no better in the eyes of God than that convict that I sent to prison.” (4) Friends, do you understand that all of us need the faith that healed Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Susanna, and the sinful ...

179. Jesus Would Do What?

Philippians 2:1-11

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King Duncan

... , or hubris, to be the original and most serious of the seven deadly sins, and the source of the other sins. Why? Because pride leads invariably not only to the swelling of one’s own ego, but also the loathing of others. Dictators rule from pride; leaders lead from humility. Annette Simmons in her book The Story Factor tells a wonderful story about a young executive named Skip. “Skip looked into the sea of suspicious stockholders,” she writes, “and wondered what might convince them to follow his ...

180. Stabbed in the Back

Illustration

Craig Brian Larson

... bleeding, delirious bull, which then collapsed. Considering the struggle finished, Jose turned to the crowd to acknowledge the applause. The bull, however, was not dead. It rose and lunged at the unsuspecting matador, its horn piercing his back and puncturing his heart. Just when we think we've finished off pride, just when we turn to accept the congratulations of the crowd ...

181. Are You Giving Up Chocolate for Valentine's Day?

Luke 4:1-13

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King Duncan

... . In his answer Jesus again makes reference to Deuteronomy, this time chapter 6, where Moses warned the people about their attitude when they get to the Promised Land and begin to prosper. The temptation would be for them to subdue the land and then to sit back with pride and to pat themselves on the back for all they had accomplished and forget God who had given them the land. “When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you--a land with ...

182. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:1-15, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... his apostleship. In effect, Paul makes suffering and weakness—even the extreme sort that he constantly endures (cf. 11:23bff.)—a sign of genuine, and even exceptional, apostleship since the more often that an apostle ascends to the divine throne of glory, the more his pride will need to be held in check by earthly suffering. It is difficult to ascertain whether the thorn (skolops) refers to a persecutor (cf. Num. 33:55; Ezek. 28:24) or to a physical ailment (cf. Ps. 32:4[LXX 31:4]). If the following ...

183. Paul's Concern for the Corinthians

2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... as a Moses figure who confronts a Korah-like rebellion in Corinth. Hence, the situation that Paul fears when he comes is that the opponents will have entrenched their position within the congregation and will have formed a strong alliance against him, fueled by pride and malice. The first sin is quarreling or “strife, discord, contention.” The same word appears in other lists of vices (cf. Rom. 1:29; 1 Clem. 46:5), sometimes along with jealousy (z?los), the second sin in our list (see the vice lists ...

184. Unity in the Body of Christ

Ephesians 4:1-16

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... within the body of Christ. In Corinthians, for example (1 Cor. 12:4–13), a local concern is dealt with regarding a misunderstanding of spiritual gifts and their application in the church’s worship and corporate life. It is emphasized that all spiritual pride and disunity should disappear because such gifts come from the same Spirit. In Ephesians, Christ is the dispenser of spiritual gifts, and the unity that embraces all of society is based upon the “oneness” of God himself as the ultimate source of ...

185. Proverbs of Solomon

Proverbs 13:1-25

Understanding Series

Roland E. Murphy

... . Job 3:20). Shines brightly is literally “rejoices.” A spent lamp is a sign of non-life, misfortune, and death. See 4:18–19. 13:10 Antithetic. Literally, verse 10a has “only by pride one gives quarrels”—slightly different from the NIV. Quarrels arise due to various reasons, not only pride. And pride is not quite an antithesis to those who take advice. Hence changes have been suggested; see Additional Notes. Verse 10b seems obvious; the NJPS marks 10a as “meaning uncertain.” 13:11 Antithetic ...

186. The Lord Will Care for Judah

Zechariah 10:1--11:3

Understanding Series

Pamela J. Scalise

... that reestablish a relationship. For example, when God remembered Noah the flood began to abate. Remembering God is an antidote to pride and idolatry (Deut. 8:14, 18–19). The Ephraimites in exile will need to remember the Lord by giving thanks for ... God promises to reverse that judgment by bringing them back from both places (v. 10; see also 8:7–8), and by removing pride and sovereignty (scepter) from both nations (v. 11). In order to arrive at Gilead and Lebanon, however, the returning exiles will have ...

187. The Vision of Obadiah

Obadiah 1:1-21

Understanding Series

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... nations, who will jeer at you,” verse 2a; “I will bring you down,” verse 4c. Like the king of Babylon boasting of his invincible deity in Isaiah 14:13–14, Edom has boasted, verses 3–4. Its pride in its own strength and self-sufficiency has deceived it in its heart, the seat of its intellect and will, verse 3. But such pride is a challenge to the sovereignty of God, and God will not put up with it (cf. Mark 8:35 and parallels; Ps. 51:17; Isa. 57:15). Thus, the judgment of God that follows in the ...

188. Mary's Song

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... . Good morning, boys and girls. Last week we said we were going to be talking about pride during the Christmas season because Christmas season is a time of honoring the humble things in this ... would honor her in this way. She was such a humble person and yet God had chosen her. Last week we said that pride puffs us up and makes us thing that we're more important than other people. Puffing up with pride made me think of a frog story. Once upon a time there were two ducks and a frog who became friends. They ...

189. Riddles and Metaphors

Ezekiel 15:1-8, Ezekiel 16:1-63, Ezekiel 17:1-24

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... byword for wickedness and divine punishment (e.g., Gen. 13:10, 13; Deut. 29:23; Isa. 1:9–15; Jer. 23:14; Amos 4:11; Zeph. 2:9; Matt. 10:15//Luke 10:12; 2 Pet. 2:6). Just as Jerusalem had despised Sodom in the day of your pride (v. 56), so she is now herself scorned by the daughters of Edom and all her neighbors and the daughters of the Philistines—all those around you who despise you (v. 57). It is little wonder that this section concludes with a statement of Jerusalem’s inevitable punishment: “You ...

190. Jerusalem’s Siege, in Parable and Sign

Ezekiel 24:1-14, Ezekiel 24:15-27

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... effective sign. Stunned by his actions, the people ask, “Won’t you tell us what these things have to do with us?” (v. 19). The Lord’s reply is grim and to the point: “I am about to desecrate my sanctuary—the stronghold in which you take pride, the delight of your eyes, the object of your affection” (v. 21). This may be a surprise: why should the temple be the delight and desire of Ezekiel’s audience, rather than the city or its king—or, for that matter, rather than the sons and daughters ...

191. The New-Covenant Ethic of Love

Romans 12:9-21

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

... treat each other as brothers and sisters in the family of God. Verse 10b is translated either, “showing the way to one another in honor,” or “Honor one another above yourselves.” The second translation is thought by some to ironically breed pride—outdo one another in showing love. But that need not be the case. Moreover, the latter translation is parallel to Philippians 2:3 (“in humility preferring others as more excellent than yourselves”). So the second translation is probably correct. Paul ...

192. Introduction and “Hello”

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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Preben Vang

... the Cross, Madame Guyon and a host of others, have warned against pseudo-religious experiences that provide much carnal enjoyment but fulfill the flesh and puff up the heart with self-love. A good rule is this: Nothing that comes from God will minister to my pride or self-congratulation. If I am tempted to be complacent and to feel superior because of an advanced spiritual experience, I should go at once to my knees and repent of the whole thing. I have fallen a victim to the enemy!8 Biography: Vincent Van ...

193. Church Divisions and Confusion of Allegiance

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

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Preben Vang

... than other patrons’ preachers. To claim special relationship to Paul (or Apollos or Cephas) had become a matter of competition and pride—a way to gain personal prominence and outcompete other Christian converts.12 In other words, Paul’s comment on baptism ... a vivid metaphor of the way we might quickly place people in groups without knowing them, an evidence of pride. A church should never become a mere religious expression of its surrounding culture. Quote: Prophetic Untimeliness, by Os Guinness. ...

194. Consider Others Higher Than Yourself

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

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Preben Vang

... community—it puffs up.2 The gn?sis of Christ, on the contrary, generates love and aims to build up the community. 8:2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. As if to unplug all attempts at pride and superiority, Paul reminds the Christ community that all present knowledge remains partial (13:12). Those who claim to already possess knowledge (as would later become a full-blown claim by the gnostics) must realize that such is “not yet” possible.3 Wisdom comes from ...

195. Eliphaz Turns Up His Criticism of Job

Job 15:1-35

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Daniel J. Estes

... . Job, however, does not hear him in this way, but rather Job has rejected what Eliphaz said to him in chapters 4–5. As Eliphaz assesses Job’s response to him, he perceives that what God has said through him is not good enough for Job. This implies pride on Job’s part, for he has dismissed as irrelevant to him what God said. In Eliphaz’s estimation, when Job rejects his counsel, he rejects God’s intended comfort for him. 15:14–16 What are mortals, that they could be pure? In 7:17–18, Job ...

196. Zophar’s Final Words for Job

Job 20:1-29

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Daniel J. Estes

... their father has extracted wrongfully from them (20:10). Although Zophar’s principle can be seen at work in God’s judgment on the hubris of various people (e.g., Gen. 11:1–9; Isa. 14:12–20; Ezek. 28:1–19), and it echoes the wisdom saying that pride goes before destruction (Prov. 16:18), he is off the mark when he implies that this is what is happening in Job’s experience. 20:12–19 his food will turn sour in his stomach. In 20:12–19, Zophar describes how God uses the sins of the wicked ...

197. “Show Me Your Ways, Lord”

Psalm 25:1-22

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C. Hassell Bullock

... shows David’s realization of his need to continue to learn and grow as he repeatedly asks the Lord to teach him. Pride can prevent us from trusting in the Lord. Psychology: Dr. Mark Goulston wrote a self-analysis on why men stereotypically prefer to be ... am lost” and “to admit I am lost is to feel both anxious and incompetent.”16Many of us deal with issues of pride and insecurity that keep us from admitting our inadequacies and human need. What a contrast to Psalm 25, where David openly acknowledges ...

198. “In God I Trust and Am Not Afraid. What Can Mere Mortals Do to Me?”

Psalm 56:1-13

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C. Hassell Bullock

... ”) is a difficult term in this context. It stands at the end of the sentence, outside the metrical pattern, and some exegetes delete it for that reason. It may, however, be rendered as an adverb, meaning “proudly,” as the ESV does (equivalent to NIV’s “in their pride”). 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.Trust is the antidote for fear. Verse 4b clarifies this: “In God I trust and am not afraid.” 56:4 In God, whose word I praise . . . What can mere mortals do to me?Verses 4 ...

199. Daniel in the Den of Lions

Daniel 6:1-28

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Ronald W. Pierce

... on the gifts and abilities that contributed to their success. Then encourage each person to consider and acknowledge God in silent prayer as the giver of every gift, aptitude, or ability. By keeping this truth before us we are better able to avoid false pride and embrace genuine humility as a testimony to God, who is the source and giver of our accomplishments. 2. Daniel’s trust in the worthy God. This is a good text for teaching and preaching about being trustworthy in the varied opportunities we are ...

200. Job Replies to the Lord

Job 42:1-6

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... latter two as antithesis, each representing but one aspect of the totality of existence. Neither order nor chaos alone is the full image. Most telling is the celebration of Leviathan’s pride (41:33–34), the very last words of God. Leviathan is not here humbled. Job is! Job’s pride has been addressed and dismantled. That pride, as Newsom has argued, characteristic of all humanity, is the expectation of and demand for order (Newsom 2003, 252). Job, in his last full speech where he rehearsed his days of ...

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