Pride
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Also: self-pride.
The courage to conquer nature may give way to self-pride, leading to the temptation of deifying one's own consciousness and succumbing to sin. 111:6.2
Nathaniel's great virtue was his honesty and sincerity, but his weakness was his pride, commendable in family, reputation, and nation if not carried too far. 139:6.3
When contemplating God, self-glorification is hilariously absurd, serving as a divine antidote against ego. 48:4.15
Pride is deceitful, intoxicating, and sin-breeding, leading to downfall in individuals, groups, races, and nations. 111:6.10
The exaltation of one's own mind over God's can lead to a loss of perspective and a failure to properly grasp the values and relationships of divine beings and their authorities. 50:1.2-3
Father disdains pride and hypocrisy, emphasizing sincerity and trust in the heavenly Father. 140:8.21 149:6.11
Pride, ambition, and honor are futile without an audience to parade before, contributing to human associations and holding men together. 68:2.10
Pride goes before destruction, as deceitful and intoxicating as it may be in individuals, groups, races, or nations. 111:6.10 131:2.6 179:4.2
Pride is the greatest danger to man’s spiritual integrity, as Jesus warned Annas about fear and pride leading to bondage and betraying oneself. 111:6.9 142:0.2
Caligastia and Lucifer's exaggerated feelings of self-importance led them to betray their sacred trusts and stain the noble name of universe sonship, despite loving warnings and attempts to help them. 66:1.5 66:8.2
Lucifer's pride, nourishing itself to self-deception, led to his rebellion against the system despite opportunities for repentance and mercy. 53:2.5
The new gospel of the kingdom offers a richer incentive for higher living by transcending the material irritant of immaturity, fostering spiritual growth and guarding against the threats of fanaticism. 160:3.5
Pride obscures God, forsake it to gain immortality and obtain heavenly help. 131:7.3
In the Urantia Book
Man's conceit outruns reason and eludes logic. (195:7.7)
- Jesus and Ganid learned in the museum of Alexandria that the pride of unspiritualized learning is treacherous. 130:3.7
- Intimate contact with others prevents pride and fosters the union of souls through the mobilization of wisdom. 160:2.7
- Jesus taught to conquer through sacrifice, mercy, and forgiveness, resisting not evil treatment to one's personal dignity. 141:3.8
- Beware of the subtleties of spiritual pride, as Jesus warned the seventy disciples after their successful mission. 163:6.6
- Recognizing one's insignificance is the epitome of wisdom in understanding the laws of the Eternal and dedicating oneself to the service of the Supreme. 131:8.6
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Without guile 139:6.3 — Jn 1:47.
- Can anything good come out of Nazareth? 139:6.3 — Jn 1:46.
- Ego deflation 48:4.15 — Ro 12:3; 2 Co 12:7; Ga 6:3.
- Pride goes before a fall 111:6.10 — Pr 16:18.
- Walk humbly with God 149:6.11 — Mic 6:8.
- Contrite mind and humble spirit 149:6.11 — Is 57:15.
- Childlike faith 149:6.11 — Mt 18:2-4; Mt 19:13-14; Mk 9:33-37; Mk 10:13-16; Lk 9:46-48; Lk 18:15-17.
- Man little less than divine 131:2.6 — Ps 8:5. *God knows way of righteous*: Ps 1:6. *Fear of Lord is the beginning of wisdom*: Ps 111:10; Pr 1:7; Pr 9:10; Job 28:28. *Be you perfect*: Gn 17:1; 1 Ki 8:61; Lv 19:2; Dt 18:13; Mt 5:48; 2 Co 13:11; Jm 1:4; 1 P 1:16. *Pride goes before destruction*: Pr 16:18. *He who rules own spirit is mighty*: Pr 16:32. *When you return to your spiritual rest*: Is 30:15. *Those who wait the Lord will renew their strength*: Is 40:31. *Rest from fear*: Is 14:3. *Fear not, I am with you*: Is 41:10.
- “Is it I?” 179:4.2 — Mt 26:22; Mk 14:19; Lk 22:23; Jn 13:22.
- Traitor not necessary 179:4.2 — Mt 26:24; Mk 14:21; Lk 22:21-22.
- Betrayed by friend 179:4.2 — Mt 26:23; Mk 14:18b,20.
- Pride and delusion 53:2.5 — Ezk 28:17.
- Gospel of the kingdom 160:3.5 — Mt 4:23; Mt 9:35; Mt 24:14; Mk 1:14-15.
- Resist not evil (forgive it) 141:3.8 — Mt 5:39-42; Lk 6:28-31.
Where it appears
Pride is linked in 3 paragraphs of the text.