To educate the congregation about the negative effects of pride and the importance of humility and love in Christian life
1. Discuss the concept of pride, its manifestations, and consequences, referencing Proverbs 16:18 and James 4:6.
2. Contrast pride with the virtue of humility, using passages like Philippians 2:3-4.
3. Address the role of repentance in overcoming pride and growing in faith, with reference to Luke 13:3.
4. Expand on the theme of love as a counter to pride, using passages like 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
5. Incorporate examples from biblical narratives that illustrate the consequences of pride and the virtues of humility and love, such as the story of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 and Jesus washing His disciples' feet in John 13.