God is distant from the proud, as His Word reveals that He knows them afar off and will ultimately judge them.
Psalm 138:6 reveals a stark contrast between God's view of the lowly versus the proud: 'but the proud he knoweth afar off.' This signifies that the proud, who are self-reliant and do not see their need for God's mercy, stand at a distance from Him. Throughout Scripture, pride is condemned because it leads to a lack of recognition of one’s sinful state and need for salvation. God actively opposes the proud, as reiterated in James 4:6, which states, 'God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.' The proud are not only distanced from God's grace, but they also face ultimate judgment unless they repent and acknowledge their need for Him.
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