Why did the apostle Paul warn everyone “not to think of himself more

highly than he ought to think”? (Romans 12:3)

What’s Wrong with Self Elevation?

Jesus spoke a parable about a

Pharisee and a tax collector “to some

who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and

despised others” (Luke 18:9)

The Pharisee was guilty of elevating himself.

“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—

extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.’”

(Luke 18:11)

What’s Wrong with Self Elevation?

Jesus taught that the Pharisee was not justified before

God because “everyone who

exalts himself will be humbled” (Luke 18:14)

What’s Wrong with Self Elevation?

Pride goes before destruction, And a

haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18)

What’s Wrong with Self Elevation?

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for

a fool than for him. (Proverbs 26:12)

What’s Wrong with Self Elevation?

Before destruction the heart of a man is

haughty, And before honor is humility. (Proverbs 18:12)

What’s Wrong with Self Elevation?

“Therefore humble yourselves under the

mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due

time”(1 Peter 5:6)