Pride
Moody’s advice on the filling of the Holy Spirit (illustration)
D. L. Moody said, “I believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride, selfishness and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will fill every corner of our hearts.” (Source Unknown). …
Ronald Reagan Clapping For His Own Speech (illustration)
Ronald Reagan, recalling an occasion when he was governor of California and made a speech in Mexico City: “After I had finished speaking, I sat down to rather unenthusiastic applause, and I was a little embarrassed. The speaker who followed me spoke in Spanish-which I didn’t …
The Boxer’s Pride (illustration)
Former heavy-weight boxer James (Quick) Tillis is a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. He still remembers his first day in the Windy City after his arrival from Tulsa. “I got off the bus with two cardboard suitcases under my arms in downtown C …
Spurgeon - “the devil whispered in my ear” (illustration)
The great British preacher Charles Spurgeon was keenly aware of the dangers of pride. After his sermon one Sunday, Spurgeon was met by a woman who exclaimed, “Oh, Mr. Spurgeon, that was wonderful.” “Yes, madam,” Spurgeon replied, “so the devil whispered i …
Two ducks and a frog illustrate pride (illustration)
In a certain pond, there were two ducks and a frog who were neighbors and the best of friends. They played together all day long during the summer time. But as the cold drew near and the water dried up, the ducks realized they would have to move. This would be easy for them, but …
Two ducks with a stick and a frog (illustration)
In a certain pond, there were two ducks and a frog who were neighbors and the best of friends. They played together all day long during the summer time. But as the cold drew near and the water dried up, the ducks realized they would have to move. This would be easy for them, but …
Preacher’s wife puts an egg in the box for bad sermons (illustration)
A preacher found a shoe box in a closet. He opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over 10,000 dollars. As soon as his wife walked thru the door he stopped her to ask if she knew anything abou …
Pride makes everyone sick except the one who has it (illustration)
“Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone sick except the one who has it” (Our Daily Bread, December, 1986). …
Lord forgives but the scars remain (illustration)
Not long ago I was talking to a Christian leader who had fallen into immorality. He shared with me that prior to his fall he had become a very prideful person and thought he was above ever falling into sin. At this point he fell and can never be restored to the position he once h …
Spurgeon - The dangers of pride (illustration)
The great British preacher Charles Spurgeon was keenly aware of the dangers of pride. After his sermon one Sunday, Spurgeon was met by a woman who exclaimed, “Oh, Mr. Spurgeon, that was wonderful.""Yes, madam,” Spurgeon replied, “the devil whispered that …
Muhammad Ali - “Superman don’t need no seatbelt." (illustration)
There is a story told of the one-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, flying to one of his engagements. Ali’s name has never been synonymous with humility, and thus whether this story is fact or fiction, the notoriously yet affectionately branded “Lou …
Wiersbe - What Pride did to OT Saints (illustration)
In his pride, Moses lost his temper and was kept from the promised land (Num. 20:1-13). Pride kept Joshua from seeking God’s will at Ai, and he lost the battle (Josh. 7). King Nebuchadnezzar’s pride turned him into an animal (Dan. 4), and Peter’s pride led to his denial of Chris …
Man on a Roof Caught by a Nail (illustration)
A man was putting tin roof on his barn when all the sudden he slipped and began to slide down the roof. He cried out to God to save him when no sooner he got the words out of his mouth a nail caught his pants and stopped him. When he stopped he said, “never mind God I …
Spurgeon - The Demon of Pride (illustration)
Spurgeon said “The demon of pride was born with us; and it will not die one hour before us. It is so woven into the very warp and woof of our nature, that, till we are wrapped in our winding-sheets, we shall never hear the last of it.” (Lou Nicholes - Missionary/A …
Checking Out a Bride to Be (illustration)
One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private detective to the job of looking into her former dealings and fri …
Only Disease That Makes Everyone Sick (illustration)
“Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone sick except the one who has it” (Source Unknown). …
How Many Great Preachers do You Think There Are? (illustration)
A lady writing a note to her pastor stated, “I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time.” Later his wife asked, “Who is that woman?” He replied, “She is a very intelligent woman in the congregation who loves great preaching.” …
Churchhill - Crowds Are Quite Flattering (illustration)
Winston Churchill was once asked, “Doesn’t it thrill you to know that every time you make a speech, the hall is packed to overflowing?” “It’s quite flattering,” replied Sir Winston. “But whenever I feel that way, I always remember that if instead of …
"Not a Sin, Just a Mistake (illustration)
A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, “Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in my life which I cannot control. Every time I am at church I begin to look aro …
