• Isaiah 14:12-15
    "How you are fallen from heaven,
    O Lucifer, son of the morning!
    How you are cut down to the ground,
    You who weakened the nations!
    For you have said in your heart:
    'I will ascend into heaven,
    I will exalt my throne above the stars of God;
    I will also sit on the mount of the congregation
    On the farthest sides of the north;
    I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,
    I will be like the Most High.'
    Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol,
    To the lowest depths of the Pit.

     
  • Ezekiel 28:17
    "Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty;
    You corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor;
    I cast you to the ground,
    I laid you before kings,
    That they might gaze at you.

     
  • Proverbs 16:18-19
    Pride goes before destruction,
    And a haughty spirit before a fall.
    Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
    Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

     
  • Luke 18:9-12
    Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.'
     
  • Job 41:33-34
    On earth there is nothing like him,
    Which is made without fear. He beholds every high thing;
    He is king over all the children of pride.'
     
  • Luke 18:14
    I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
     
  • 1 Corinthians 4:6-8
    Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other. For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? You are already full! You are already rich! You have reigned as kings without us—and indeed I could wish you did reign, that we also might reign with you!
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Arrogance


Resources

The Price of Arrogance

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Arrogance is a form of pride, which forms the basis of many sins. An arrogant person assumes that he is superior to others, and therefore, since he has the final say in matters, others just have to deal with it. Before long, such an attitude will drive all but the most devoted or sycophantic away. In the end, arrogance is a …


Self-Confidence

Sermonette by James C. Stoertz

This world often touts self-confidence as a key indicator of capability, promoting the idea of faking it until success is achieved. Many resources encourage self-promotion through affirming phrases and attitudes, building oneself up on the strength of personal arrogance. Such manufactured self-confidence can sometimes lead to …


Overcoming (Part 4): Self-Will

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Self-will, a core aspect of human nature, manifests as a dangerous and destructive force, often pulling God from His throne and denying justice and mercy to others in pursuit of personal ambition. It appears as arrogance in various harsh forms, such as the vengeful and cruel acts of Simeon and Levi, who, driven by self-will, …


Job, Self-Righteousness, and Humility

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The story of Job reveals a man whom God forced to see himself as he really was, and his true self-image paved the way to a leap forward in spiritual growth.


Pride of Life

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

We are admonished to put out the leavening of pride and arrogance. Pride is something we loathe in someone else, but tolerate in ourselves.


Narcissists! Get Real!

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

As Haman demonstrates, God deposes the proud and will bring them low. We must learn to humble ourselves under God's hand, and He will exalt us.


Taking Our Lead From God

Article by Staff

In light of the examples of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, have we allowed ourselves to be led by men or are we really following God?


From Pride to Humility

Sermon by John O. Reid

Two tests to reveal the presence of pride are the way we treat others (especially our own family) and the way we receive instruction or correction.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Arrogance