======================================================================== GOD OPPOSES THE PROUD BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE by Zac Poonen ======================================================================== Summary: This sermon delves into the concept of pride as the first sin in the universe, highlighting how even the best angel's pride led to his fall and transformation into the devil. It emphasizes God's stance against pride, showcasing that there is no partiality with God when it comes to prideful beings. Topics: "The Dangers of Pride", "God's Justice and Impartiality" Scripture References: Proverbs 16:18, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5, Isaiah 14:12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This sermon delves into the concept of pride as the first sin in the universe, highlighting how even the best angel's pride led to his fall and transformation into the devil. It emphasizes God's stance against pride, showcasing that there is no partiality with God when it comes to prideful beings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The first sin that came up in the universe, the first sin that came in the universe was not adultery or murder or telling lies, it was pride. And God is against the proud, proved right at the beginning that when the best angel in the universe became proud, there was no partiality with God. He pushed him out and he became the devil. That very moment he became the devil. It's important to understand that. That's why it God is opposed to every proud person. ======================================================================== Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/J5pOAySyBHg.mp4 Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/zac-poonen/god-opposes-the-proud-but-gives-grace-to-the-humble/ ========================================================================