Pride and Humility

God gives favor to the humble but opposes arrogance. (Proverbs 3:34)

Tip: Admit where you need God’s help and another person’s guidance.

Pride produces disgrace, while humility welcomes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)

Tip: Ask questions instead of pretending to know everything.

Humility prepares a person for honor. (Proverbs 15:33)

Tip: Focus on becoming worthy of responsibility rather than demanding recognition.

Pride often appears before collapse. (Proverbs 16:18)

Tip: Examine your confidence for signs of carelessness or self-exaltation.

Humble circumstances are better than arrogant prosperity. (Proverbs 16:19)

Tip: Choose honorable simplicity over wealth that requires pride or wrongdoing.

Humility should come before promotion. (Proverbs 18:12)

Tip: Serve faithfully before seeking a higher title.

Self-promotion can lead to public embarrassment. (Proverbs 25:6–7)

Tip: Allow others to recognize your contribution when possible.

Your work should speak more loudly than your praise of yourself. (Proverbs 27:2)

Tip: Remove exaggerated claims from the way you present yourself.

Pride brings people down, while humility leads toward honor. (Proverbs 29:23)

Tip: Give proper credit to God and to people who contributed to your success.