Main Scripture: Daniel 4

Additional Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 12:15, Philippians 2:3-4, 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

POINTS:

• No matter how accomplished we think we are or will be, no matter how content or prosperous we think we are, it’s never enough.

• Do you recognize the merciful messengers that God has sent you to help you turn from pride?

• Godfidence is confidence in who you are, because you know Whose you are.

• We should be Godfidence builders! (OTW Core Value)

• Pride is self-owedness -“what about me?” (Timothy Keller)

• Victim mentality: you see our life in LACK, subsequently you feel picked on and powerless.

• Pride is cosmic plagiarism because you’ve made yourself the author of the cosmic story. (Timothy Keller)

• Humility looks at everything as a gift and is always rejoicing before the Lord.

• Pride defaces humanity. It dehumanizes others so that we feel superior to them.

• Pride makes us like an animal because we are unable to empathize with others.

• Humility shows itself through empathy, consideration, and vulnerability.

• We practice Godfidence by confessing to God that we are cosmic plagiarists, turning from that belief through worship, and turning towards His love