Arrogance

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 destroyer of relationships, and it almost always ends in divorce. Satan's arrogance caused him to attack God, destroying that once-close association. The price of arrogance is separation, whether separation from God, from mate, from friends, or from coworkers. God counsels humility, its polar opposite, for by it one encourages unity and true fellowship.

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 worldly success, as seen in examples of individuals who boldly proclaim their greatness and dismiss any challenge to their dominance. However, there is a stark contrast between this self-centered confidence and the godly confidence that aligns with faith. Godly confidence is exemplified in figures who, though bold, are filled with faith and guided by the Holy Spirit. Scriptures warn against the pitfalls of self-confidence, highlighting a natural humiliation for those who are self-promoters. True boldness, as shown by Jesus Christ, is displayed at the right time and in the right context, such as when He drove the animals from the Temple and overturned the tables of the money changers. Yet, He also demonstrated the importance of silence and humility when appropriate, remaining silent during His trial. There is a time to be bold and a time to keep silence, reflecting a balance that comes from faith rather than arrogance.

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, faced curses and scattering among Israel for their fierce anger. Ambition, another expression of self-will, is often admired, yet it leads to frustration and slavery to sin as individuals seek security and prestige through conformity to social status or peer groups. Presumptuousness, too, is a form of self-will, evident when Israel defied God's command and attacked the Amorites, resulting in bitter defeat, and characterized by an arrogant assertion of one's own will, overvaluing personal decisions to the point of being undissuadable. A self-willed person refuses to listen to advice or God's truth, as seen in the proud people of Ephraim who could not be taught, committing a grave sin by rejecting divine instruction. God does not desire self-willed individuals in His ministry, as they stubbornly insist on their own way rather than following His will. In contrast, submitting to God's will, resisting satan, the father of pride, and developing true humility stand as the antidote to self-will, bringing delight and understanding of true doctrine. Ultimately, doing God's will, rather than our own, offers security and the promise of entrance into His glorious Kingdom.

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