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  THE DANGER OF OUR HEARTS BEING LIFTED UP IN PRIDE
  by Zac Poonen
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Summary: This sermon delves into the root of sin, highlighting how
unrighteousness was found due to pride in one's heart. The downfall
began when beauty and wisdom led to a sense of self-importance,
corrupting the gifts bestowed by God. Sin, as revealed in verse 17,
originates internally from the heart's pride in God-given attributes.

Topics: "Pride", "The Root of Sin"
Scripture References: Ezekiel 28:15, Ezekiel 28:17, Proverbs 4:23, Mark 7:21, James 4:6

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DESCRIPTION
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This sermon delves into the root of sin, highlighting how
unrighteousness was found due to pride in one's heart. The downfall
began when beauty and wisdom led to a sense of self-importance,
corrupting the gifts bestowed by God. Sin, as revealed in verse 17,
originates internally from the heart's pride in God-given attributes.

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CONTENT
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15. Unrighteousness was found in you. Here's where the root of sin comes
in.

It was perfect until that day. And it says here in verse 17 what the
root was. Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty, because of
your wisdom.

So there you have the root of sin. It's not external. Sin is not in
anything external.

It's in the heart. And it comes from the heart becoming proud because of
something God has given us. God had given him wisdom.

God says you corrupted your wisdom, it says in verse 17. Beauty, see the
two things mentioned in verse 17. Your heart was lifted up because of
your beauty and your wisdom and your splendor.

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/Eve8TZaHdjo.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/zac-poonen/the-danger-of-our-hearts-being-lifted-up-in-pride/
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