Pride is viewed as a sin in Christianity because it distorts our understanding of God and elevates self over Him (Isaiah 14:13-14).
In Christianity, pride is identified as a fundamental sin that disrupts our relationship with God. Isaiah 14:13-14 reveals the dangerous mindset of pride through the words of Satan, who claimed, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God.' This heart of pride desires to be at the same level as or superior to God, which is inherently sinful as it distorts the truth of our created existence. Pride leads us to trust in ourselves rather than God's sovereignty and grace, causing a separation from Him. This self-exaltation not only breeds spiritual arrogance but ultimately results in judgment, as seen in Proverbs 16:18, where it's declared that pride precedes destruction.
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