28th February 2025
The Trap of Pride!
Proverbs 16:18 – “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Pride is a silent destroyer. It often sneaks into our hearts, disguised as self-assurance or success, but its true nature is far more destructive. Proverbs 16:18 warns us that pride precedes a fall; it is a trap that can lead us to ruin if left unchecked. We might find ourselves consumed by the desire to be admired, to control, to trust in our own strength or to prove our worth, but each step we take in pride distances us from God’s grace.
Remaining in the trap of pride as a believer, not only fractures our relationship with God and others, but also hinders the unity of the Body of Christ. Pride feeds on comparison and self-reliance, placing us at the centre of our own universe and can blind us to our need for repentance. In contrast, Jesus, though equal with God, humbled Himself, choosing the cross over the throne (Philippians 2:6-8). He did not come to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). He washed His disciples’ feet, a task typically reserved for the lowliest servant. His humility is the model for every Christian.
Pride blinds us to our need for God and keeps us from experiencing the depth of His love, but as we reflect on Jesus’ life, we are reminded that the path to greatness in the Kingdom of God is not through self-exaltation, but through service, sacrifice, and a humble heart. Humility is the root of righteousness and as believers, it is our duty to protect ourselves from the trap of pride.
So, Pastor Enoch, how do I adopt a humble heart and overcome the trap of pride? Humility begins with a heart that acknowledges our dependence on God. We must confess that we are nothing apart from Him (John 15:5), and that it is only by His grace that we can do anything of lasting value. We are to stay plugged into the Word, which constantly points us back to God and away from ourselves. Pray for God to reveal all areas of pride in our hearts and to helps us grow in humility. When we are humble, we are able to see others with the eyes of Christ, seeing their worth and potential as fellow image-bearers of God and we therefore open our hearts to His transforming grace. Lastly, pride is often a result of forgetting where our blessings come from. Let us practice thanksgiving, recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God.
Today, let us examine our hearts and ask God to reveal any hidden pride. Let us surrender our need for control, approval, and self-glory. May we, like Jesus, choose the humble way—the way of love, dependence on God, and serving others. Then through thanksgiving, we enjoy the victory of overcoming the traps of pride.
Confession:
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, GUARD MY HEART FROM THE SUBTLE TRAP OF PRIDE. HELP ME TO REMEMBER THAT ALL I AM AND ALL I HAVE COME FROM YOU. MAY I WALK HUMBLY IN YOUR PRESENCE, REMEMBERING THAT TRUE GREATNESS IS FOUND IN SERVING OTHERS AND GLORIFYING YOU IN JESUS’ MIGHTY NAME, AMEN.
Thank you so much Sir for the powerful devotion. More Power To Your Elbow.
LORD, GUARD MY HEART FROM THE SUBTLE TRAP OF PRIDE. HELP ME TO REMEMBER THAT ALL I AM AND ALL I HAVE COME FROM YOU. MAY I WALK HUMBLY IN YOUR PRESENCE, REMEMBERING THAT TRUE GREATNESS IS FOUND IN SERVING OTHERS AND GLORIFYING YOU IN JESUS’ MIGHTY NAME, AMEN.
Thank you so much Sir for the powerful devotion. More Power To Your Elbow
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor for this devotional. More grace sir.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.God bless you,Sir.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
PROVERBS 16:18 – “PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION, A HAUGHTY SPIRIT BEFORE A FALL.”
MY GOD THIS SCRIPTURE IS A SERIOUS ONE. I HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF A PROUD PERSON, AND UNFORTUNATELY DESTRUCTION CAME AND CLAIM.
GOD WARNS US IN HIS WORD, YET MANY OF US WON’T TAKE HEED OF HIM SHOUTING AT US TO DO BETTER.
GOD INDEED, DESPISE THE PROUD SPIRIT BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.
TODAY, I EXAMINE MY HEARTS AND ASK GOD TO REVEAL ANY HIDDEN PRIDE IN ME AT ANY STAGE, I DON’T WANT A FULL STOP SIZE PRIDE IN ME, NOT EVEN AS SMALL AS A MUSTARD SEED.
MY FAITH THAT IS AS A MYSTARD SEED I GIVE TO GOD TO WORK WITH IN ALL HUMILITY.
JESUS, CHOOSE THE HUMBLE WAY —THE WAY OF LOVE, DEPENDENCE ON GOD, AND SERVING OTHERS.
I REPENT IF AT ANYTIME, ANYHOW, I ALLOWED PRIDE TO MANIFEST IN ME. IT IS FINISHED.
THERE IS MY PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOW TO SERVE OTHERS. CHRIST IN ME, MY. HOPE OF GLORY.
HEAVENLY FATHER SEARCH MY HEART AND SHOULD THERE BE ANY PRIDE IN ME UPROOT IT IN TOTALITY.
IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AND BY THE POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS EREASE EVERY TRACE OF PRIDE BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMENNNNNN AND AMENNNN AND AMENNNN.
THANK YOU FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT.
CONFESSION:
LORD, GUARD MY HEART FROM THE SUBTLE TRAP OF PRIDE. HELP ME TO REMEMBER THAT ALL I AM AND ALL I HAVE COMES FROM YOU.
MAY I WALK HUMBLY IN YOUR PRESENCE, REMEMBERING THAT TRUE GREATNESS IS FOUND IN SERVING OTHERS AND GLORIFYING YOU, IN JESUS MIGHTY AND UNFAILING AND UNDEFEATED NAME AMENNNNN!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH MY PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL AND LIFE CHANGING DEVOTIONAL SIR.
I AM TRULY BLESSED INDEED.
GRACE UPON GRACE AND INCREASED STRENGTH SIR.
SHALOM 🙏🏿🫂🔥✝️🌟❤️🔥
Father I acknowledge my dependence on you. Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor, increased grace.
Lord, guard I OLUWANIFEMI’S heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Oh Lord! I strip myself of every garment of pride and put on the garment of humility. I want to daily live a Christ-like life, my identity, a life of dedicated service to God and to man, in all humility, depending on you to lead and strengthen me; recognizing the fact that I can’t do it on my own.
As I work and walk in humility, I add more value to my life.
As I work and walk in humility, I build capacity.
As I work and walk in humility, I work and walk in victory.
As I work and walk in humility, I increase.
As I work and walk in humility, I will not fall, I STOOP TO CONQUER.
I pray this confession into manifestation in my life, in Jesus name. AMENNNN.
Thank you pastor for this devotional. More grace sir 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you sir more greater anointing
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen and Ameeeeen
More anointing sir 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you papa
Lord, I come before You with a surrendered heart. Reveal to me any hidden pride that may be hindering my walk with You. Help me not to be consumed by the need for control, approval, or self-glory, but to seek humility in all I do. May my decisions and desires be guided by Your will, and may I always remember that true greatness is found in serving others and bringing glory to Your name.
Amen.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙏
Thank you Pastor
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you so much Pastor for taking time to enrich our lives, I love and celebrate you sir!
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have comes from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Such an insightful devotion Sir. God richly bless you Sir and this reading, more increased grace Sir.
I choose the humble way—the way of love, dependence on God, and serving others. Then through thanksgiving, I enjoy the victory of overcoming the traps of pride in the name of Jesus. Amen
Confession:
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you so much for this powerful word of admonition. God bless and increase you Sir.
Shalom my Father
PRIDE IS A BARRIER TO OUR PRAYERS AS WELL AS PRAISE AND WORSHIP.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
MORE GRACE SIR.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you so much Paator for this uplifting devotion. God bless you. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today and always.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Daddy for sharing this powerful devotion. More gracecand strength.
Pride is a silent destroyer. It often sneaks into our hearts, disguised as self-assurance or success, but its true nature is far more destructive.Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus name Amen
Thank you pastor for this powerful devotional .
Remaining in the trap of pride as a believer, not only fractures our relationship with God and others, but also hinders the unity of the Body of Christ.Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You.
Thank you PASTOR for the amazing devotional This morning🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen
Thank you Pastor Enoch for this amazing devotional
For every step we take in pride takes us a step further from God’s grace. We can overcome pride by being humble, serving others and God. Thank you Pastor for the Powerful Devotional.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you Pastor for this wonderful devotional 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you so much sir 🙏
Every step deeper into pride is a step away from God.
To overcome pride:
1. Ask God for help
2. Recognize that you are what you are because if God
3. Study the word of God because it points you back to God as your source
4. Serve others and God. It gives you a humble heart.
Thank you Papa
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotional.🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Good morning and thank you my pastor
Always remain blessed sir
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.🙏🏽
Thank you so much Pastor Enoch, blessings to you and your family sir 🙏🏽
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional God bless you 🫶🏾🫶🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’name amen.
Thank you Papa and Mama for this
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you sir!
We should not be proud because pride brings things far worse than destruction and ways to stop us from being proud are
1. Ask God for help
2. Recognize that you are what you are because if God
3. Study the word of God because it points you back to God as your source
4. Serve others and God. It gives you a humble heart.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much for this powerful Devotion Papa, God bless you mightily in Jesus precious name Sir 🙏..
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL. 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you daddy
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Thank you Pastor
This topic could be spoken and written about for days sir. Pride is very dangerous and can sneak up on a person without them even knowing. We must remember that nothing we do or achieve is through our own might, but it is God who has made a way.
One story that sticks out for me is, the 10 lepers. Jesus healed all 10, but 9 of them were too proud to thank Jesus, only 1 of them returned to thank Jesus. Jesus rewarded his humble and greatful heart by saying “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well”. This shows that the lepers heart of humility and faith in Jesus, made his healing permanent and he was made well. It didnt just say physically well, but he was made well, implying all areas of his life.
This shows how much God respects a heart of humility, he will make all areas of your life well when we do so.
Pastor has said before, that it os easy to honour and worship God when you are broke, but the real test comes when God has delivered you from the wilderness and you are now prospering. This will show your true heart, whether you have truly overcome pride.
Lets not pray for God to humble us, we dont want to be like King Nebuchadnezzar, whom God humbled and turbed him into a goat like creature. God made the king resort to thinking and acting like an animal, to remove pride. Let us humble oursleves, before Gid takes it into His own hands.
Thank you Pastor for this stark reminder, more grace sir
Timely reminder sir. Thank you so much man of God for this powerful devotional.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much for this devotion Sir 🌻✝️🙏🏾🎆
LORD, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Thank you Papa 🙏 thank you Minister of the week 🙏 increased grace and strength.
Remaining in the trap of pride as a believer, not only fractures our relationship with God and others, but also hinders the unity of the Body of Christ. Pride feeds on comparison and self-reliance, placing us at the centre of our own universe and can blind us to our need for repentance. Pride blinds us to our need for God and keeps us from experiencing the depth of His love. THIS!!!
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. AMEN!!
Thank you sir for this powerful word. More grace to you Sir.
Lord guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride in the name of JESUS.
AMEN and AMEN