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How does God use pride in the process of salvation?

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God often uses pride to reveal the need for humility and true repentance.

The sermon illustrates that pride can obstruct a sinner's understanding of their need for salvation. Pharaoh's pride prevented him from immediately recognizing his need for God's grace. Instead, he opted for a delayed response. This mirrors the reality in many hearts; before genuine repentance occurs, God must work to humble the sinner and show them their desperate condition. This necessity of humility is crucial in the Reformed faith, where the recognizing of one's own unworthiness is the very point at which God's grace becomes indispensable. It underscores the reality that true faith comes only when pride is crushed by the weight of God's judgment and the revelation of His mercy.
Scripture References: Exodus 8:8-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10

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