(Proverbs 26:12)

I. Pride in one’s own wisdom blinds him to his faults

A. How do you view yourself? (1 Corinthians 10:12; Romans 12:3; Luke 18:9-14)
B. What is your standard? (Judges 2:11; 3:7, 12; 4:1; 6:1; 10:6; 13:1)
C. Who is your King? (Exodus 15:18; Judges 17:6; 21:25; 1 Samuel 8:7)

II. The necessity of humble submission to God

A. It is proper and right and NECESSARY to be guided by God (Prov. 3:5-7; 14:12; 16:25; Jer. 10:23)
B. We are hopless without Him (Matt. 5:3-7)
C. We must turn to His wisdom (Matt. 7:24-27)

III. Pride prevents productive prayer!

A. Righteous prayer avails much (James 5:16b)
B. But God resists the proud (James 4:6-10)