Lesson for July 5, 2025
HUMILITY VERSUS PRIDE
Scripture reading: Daniel 4:19-37.
Memory verse: Proverbs 16:19.
- What are some of the things Solomon said would come as a result of pride? Proverbs 11:2; 13:10
- How are pride and humility contrasted? Proverbs 29:23.
- What did David say about pride? Psalms 10:2; 12:3,4; 73:3-6.
- What happened to Pharaoh because of his pride? Exodus 5:2; 14:8,28.
- What did pride cause King Uzziah to do, and what was the final result? 2 Chronicles 26: 16, 19, 21.
- Why was wrath pronounced upon Israel during HezekiahΓÇÖs reign? 2 Chronicles 32:24-26.
- What lesson of humility did Jesus teach? Luke 14: 7-11.
- What exhortation of humility did Paul give? Romans 12:3; 11:18-21.
- With whom did the prophet Isaiah say the Holy One would dwell? Isaiah 57:15.
- What is necessary for sinners to do in order to become children of God? Matthew 18:3,4; James 4:10.
- What act of humility did Jesus display shortly before His crucifixion? John 13:3-5.
- What severe punishment was meted out to King Herod because he did not give God glory? Acts 12:21-23.
- What admonition does Jesus give to the proud? Revelation 3:17,18.
Note. It has been said: ΓÇ£The tongue gets us into trouble and pride keeps us there.ΓÇ¥ Let that not be true of GodΓÇÖs children. May we always remember the words of Solomon ΓÇ£With the lowly there is wisdom.ΓÇ¥ Proverbs 11:2.