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How does God deal with pride in believers?

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God may chasten believers for pride but will never forsake them; His discipline aims to lead them back to humility and dependence on Him.

In the lives of believers, God deals with pride through the means of chastening rather than condemnation. While He hates pride, as demonstrated in scripture, His response is corrective rather than punitive. As believers experience the consequences of their pride—such as strife and disunity—they are called to recognize and confess this sin. By understanding God's grace, they can find hope in the fact that, despite their struggles with pride, God remains committed to sanctifying them, ensuring they will ultimately not be forsaken. This process serves to deepen their reliance on Christ and promote a spirit of humility.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:5-6, Proverbs 3:34

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Pride
Bob Coffey · Sep 11, 2016
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