Pride is one of the most dangerous sins in all of Scripture. It was the sin that led to Satan’s fall, the root of mankind’s rebellion against God, and the reason for destruction upon nations and individuals alike. The Bible speaks harshly against pride, declaring that it leads to ruin, destruction, and separation from God. The irony is that while the world celebrates pride—especially in the LGBTQ movement—the very thing they exalt is the very thing that God despises.
Pride: The Sin That Leads to Destruction
The Bible repeatedly warns that pride leads to downfall. Pride blinds people to their need for God, makes them trust in their own strength, and causes them to exalt themselves instead of humbling themselves before the Lord.
Proverbs 16:18 – “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 11:2 – “When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.”
Proverbs 18:12 – “Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.”
History and Scripture are filled with examples of those who were brought low because of their pride:
Satan’s fall (Isaiah 14:12-15) – Satan said in his heart, “I will ascend into heaven… I will be like the Most High.” But God cast him down.
Nebuchadnezzar’s humiliation (Daniel 4:30-37) – The proud king boasted of his kingdom, and God made him live like an animal until he repented.
Pharaoh’s stubbornness (Exodus 5-12) – Pharaoh’s pride hardened his heart against God, leading to Egypt’s devastation.
Every case shows the same principle: Pride exalts a person temporarily, but it always leads to ruin.
The Lord Hates Pride
Pride is not just another sin—it is something that God actively opposes.
Proverbs 6:16-17 – “These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood…”
James 4:6 – “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Psalm 101:5 – “The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, him I will not endure.”
Pride is at the very core of all sin. Every act of rebellion against God begins with pride—thinking that we know better than God, that we do not need Him, or that we are above His authority.
The Irony of “Pride” in the LGBTQ Movement
One of the most openly defiant movements against God today is the LGBTQ movement, which has chosen the word “pride” as its central theme. This is no accident. The very thing that led to Satan’s downfall is now being worn as a banner of rebellion.
Romans 1:26-27 describes homosexuality as one of the signs of mankind’s rejection of God:
“For this reason God gave them up to vile passions… Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.”
Isaiah 3:9 describes the boldness of sin:
“The look on their countenance witnesses against them, and they declare their sin as Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have brought evil upon themselves.”
Notice the key phrase: “they declare their sin as Sodom; they do not hide it.”
This is exactly what we see in the LGBTQ movement today—not only committing sin but openly boasting in it. Pride parades, rainbow flags, and a complete rejection of God’s design for marriage and sexuality are all outward expressions of rebellion against God.
But what does God do to the proud?
Psalm 12:3 – “May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaks proud things.”
Isaiah 2:12 – “For the day of the Lord of hosts shall come upon everything proud and lofty, upon everything lifted up—And it shall be brought low.”
Humility: The Antidote to Pride
While pride leads to judgment and destruction, the fear of the Lord and humility lead to grace and salvation.
Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Philippians 2:8-9 – “And being found in appearance as a man, He [Jesus] humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him…”
Matthew 23:12 – “And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
The world teaches people to exalt themselves—to be proud, self-reliant, and independent of God. But God exalts the humble and brings down the proud. The only way to avoid destruction is to humble ourselves before God, repent, and seek His ways instead of our own.
My Final Thoughts
Pride is the root of all sin, and it is the one thing that God consistently opposes. Whether in individuals, nations, or movements like the LGBTQ movement, pride always leads to destruction. The irony is that the very movement that boasts in pride is unknowingly fulfilling Scripture—the proud will fall.
However, God is merciful to those who humble themselves. No matter how deep in sin someone is, if they repent and turn to Christ, He will forgive them. The call today is clear:
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” (James 4:10)
