Why is pride a serious issue for Christians?

Pride is fundamentally opposed to the nature of humility that God requires of His people. In Obadiah 1:3-4, we see that Edom's pride blinded them to their true condition, leading them to believe they were untouchable. Scriptural references in Proverbs 6:16-19 enumerate pride as an abomination to the Lord, indicating that it disrupts one's relationship with God and fosters a false sense of security. Christians are called to recognize their own weakness and dependence on God, understanding that such pride is the precursor to destruction and spiritual failure.