Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Remedy for Pride
Jan 18, 2026
Explore the tension between pride and God's sovereignty. Discover how planning without acknowledging God is deemed evil and leads to arrogance. Learn about the dangers of self-reliance and how it denies divine involvement. The discussion emphasizes that pride often rejects God’s guidance, undermining one's self-sufficiency. A practical approach is proposed: always consider 'if the Lord wills' when making plans. Ultimately, unwavering faith in God's sovereign grace emerges as the true antidote to pride.
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Pride Leads To Denial Of God
- Pride pushes people to deny anything above them, including God, to preserve self-sufficiency.
- John Piper explains that pride cannot tolerate God's intimate sovereignty over life's details.
Boasting About Tomorrow Is Arrogance
- Boasting about future plans without God is arrogance and evil, James warns.
- Piper emphasizes that claiming control over tomorrow ignores our fragility and God's rule.
Self-Reliance Escalates Toward Atheism
- Self-reliance for wisdom, power, and riches can escalate into atheism as a way to stay supreme.
- Piper notes proud people either look down on others or deny anything above them to protect pride.
