Whys is the word proud so misused by Christians?

[Guest truebeliever7]

Why is it that Christians so commonly use the word proud like it was a good thing? It is in with all the things we do not want to be associated with.

Rom 1:28-32

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,

30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful;

32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

(NKJ)

If God resists the proud why would we want to be proud? Pride is what in part got satan kicked out of heaven.

James 4:6-7

6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

(NKJ)

I hear christians use this word daily and wonder why.

Matt 12:36-37

36 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

37 "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

(NKJ)

Edited January 17, 2005 by truebeliever7

[Dad Ernie]

I hear christians use this word daily and wonder why.

Greetings True Believer,

Please refer to a concordance and look up the word "proud" or "pride" in both Hebrew and Greek. Then pick up Websters and look it up in there. The definitions are different. If you were familiar with the problem of translating from language to language, then you would have understood. Never use Websters when attempting to determine the meaning of a Word in the Bible.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Guest idied2]

Lu 1:51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

Ro 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

2Ti 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Jas 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

1Pe 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Strong's Number: 5244 Browse Lexicon

Original Word Word Origin

uJperhvfano

[Guest truebeliever7]

I apologise I still haven't figured out how to use the quote on this I thought I had it but looks like I have made a mistake. Lord willing I will figure it out sooner than later.

Lu 1:51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

Ro 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

2Ti 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Jas 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

1Pe 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Strong's Number: 5244 Browse Lexicon

Original Word Word Origin

uJperhvfano

Edited January 17, 2005 by truebeliever7

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings True Believer,

Above your window when you are posting, click on "quote". It will show you the correct way to format your quotation. Also, when you quote, just make a snip of what you are quoting instead of repeating everything. It saves on bandwidth and space on the computer and quoting the entirety is not necessary unless you are responding to each and every issue mentioned.

Blessings, and I hope you got your answer.

Dad Ernie

[other one]

I apologise I still haven't figured out how to use the quote on this I thought I had it but looks like I have made a mistake. Lord willing I will figure it out sooner than later.

I have found that it is easier for me to type my post and then highlite each thing that I am quoting and hit the quote button at the top. That way you don't have to keep up with all the unquotes that have to follow the quotes it does both at the same time.

[Kabowd]

I wasn't aware that believers were using "pride" as if it were a good thing. Can you give an example of the context you're referring to?

[Guest truebeliever7]

I wasn't aware that believers were using "pride" as if it were a good thing. Can you give an example of the context you're referring to?

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Thanks all for the quote info Ill try to make it work.

tess,

how about this one "Iam so proud of my kids!" or "Iam proud to be a christian!"

James 4:15-17

15 Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that."

16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

(NKJ)

[Guest tanner]

I hear christians use this word daily and wonder why.

Greetings True Believer,

Please refer to a concordance and look up the word "proud" or "pride" in both Hebrew and Greek. Then pick up Websters and look it up in there. The definitions are different. If you were familiar with the problem of translating from language to language, then you would have understood. Never use Websters when attempting to determine the meaning of a Word in the Bible.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

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James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble

Corrinthians I 1:

25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord

John 14:26 - But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 2:27 - But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

And Everybody Say AMEN!

Edited January 19, 2005 by tanner

[Guest truebeliever7]

I hear christians use this word daily and wonder why.

Greetings True Believer,

Please refer to a concordance and look up the word "proud" or "pride" in both Hebrew and Greek. Then pick up Websters and look it up in there. The definitions are different. If you were familiar with the problem of translating from language to language, then you would have understood. Never use Websters when attempting to determine the meaning of a Word in the Bible.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

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James 4:6 - But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble

Corrinthians I 1:

25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord

John 14:26 - But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 2:27 - But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

And Everybody Say AMEN!

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Another great post!