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The heart of the prudent gets knowledge and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge Proverbs 18:15 Speaker: Barbara Bonacorsi Title: Who Is The God/god of Me? Date: Nov. 13, 2011

Alexander Pope - At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense The proud hate pride..in others ~ Benjamin Franklin A. HOLDING A FUNERAL FOR YOUR PRIDE II Kings 5:1-15 1. II Kings 5:1 Naaman was a man of influence, position, power, prestige and authority. 2. 3. 4. II Kings 5:2-4 God has put you in a place of influence for someone. II Kings 5:5-6 The cross never looks like a dollar sign! II Kings 5:7 Pride is attempting to be God in a situation. Frustration realizing that only God can healsave, deliver

5. II Kings 5:8 The problem was a platform for God to work. 6. II Kings 5:9 Someone said there are two kinds of people: Those who say, Here I am. Those who say, Aw, there you are! Naaman was one of those Here I am people 7. II Kings 5:10 That would be embarrassing, what would people think? 8. II Kings 5:11 I thought Those two words are probably two of the most often-spoken words in hell. I thought you would have impressive ceremony and heal me. II Kings 5:12 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT) ; Romans 9:33 (NKJV) (Over)

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II Kings 5:13-15 (NKJV) At the death of your pride there is a new new beginnings II Kings 5:15 (NKJV) Once you get saved, you will wonder why in the world you waited as long as you did. He was healed and admitted Elijah was right that God is God 7 WAYS TO KILL A PRIDEFUL SPIRIT: 1. Change Your expectations - Proverbs 15:12 (NLT) 12 Mockers don't love those who rebuke them, so they stay away from the wise. Ralph Waldo Emerson Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. William James The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook 2. Compare Yourself with Jesus, not with Other Christians 2 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV) 3. Crucify Your Pride Daily and Cling to the cross
Galatians 5:24 (NKJV) And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Romans 8:13-14 message There's nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent burial and get on with your new life. God's Spirit beckons. There are things to do and places to go!
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4. Stop Defending, Justifying or Excusing Your Pride

Proverbs 15:12 (NLT) Mockers don't love those who rebuke them, so they stay away from the wise.
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Proverbs 21:4 ;I Corinthians 10:12 Temper gets you into trouble. Pride keeps you there. 5. Confess to God Your Need for Him Proverbs 3:5-6 6. Continually Ask the Holy Spirit to Point out Pride in Your Life. Proverbs 3:34 (NLT)Romans 12:3 (NKJV) 7. Choose to _WorshipBecause Worship Means You are Honoring One Greater than You
Psalm 118:28 (NKJV) You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You.
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Isaiah 2:12 (NKJV) ;Matthew 23:12 (NKJV) Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves. ~Emily Bronte