Religious pride is condemned in Scripture as it leads to hypocrisy and self-righteousness, distancing us from the grace of God.
The Bible speaks against religious pride, particularly through the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 23. He criticizes the Pharisees for their hypocrisy and for laying heavy burdens on others while failing to help them with their struggles. This kind of pride blinds individuals to their own need for grace and leads them to look down on others rather than approach them with compassion. As believers, we must remember that we are saved by grace alone, which should cultivate humility rather than arrogance in our hearts toward those who do not know Christ.
Scripture References:
Matthew 23:1-15, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Matthew 7:1-5
Commentary