About this episode

Riley explores the hidden and destructive nature of pride and its impact on identity and relationships, offering hope through the gospel.

In this sermon Riley explores the hidden and destructive nature of pride. Far more than arrogance, pride is a heart that chooses self-dependence over dependence on God. Looking at Genesis 3 and throughout Scripture, she illustrates how pride lies beneath many of our struggles, shaping our identity, relationships, and view of God. Yet the gospel offers hope: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Through resisting pride, repenting, receiving grace, and walking in community, we can find true freedom, rest, and transformation in Christ.

People in this episode

Host: Riley

Topics covered

• pride
• self-dependence
• dependence on God
• gospel
• grace
• community
• transformation

Keywords

• pride
• self-dependence
• gospel
• grace
• community
• transformation
• identity
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Genesis 3

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