Pride and Humility at War: A Biblical Perspective

by J. Lanier Burns

Lanier Burns shows that the Bible consistently presents humility as the supreme virtue. In contrast, pride is the underlying depravity behind specific sins. Humility's surprising essence is God-centeredness—living for the glory of God rather than self. On the basis of the biblical principle, Christ's example, and the contemporary need, Pride and Humility at War argues for the unfamiliar connection between true significance and a humble dependence on the Lord.

240 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2018

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve become quite a fan of books on pride and humility and this would be one at the top of the list... instead of simply giving anecdotal stories and practical examples though, this book is a bit different because it walks through the parts of the Bible, from Pentateuch, through Wisdom Literature and Prophets, then into the Gospels and Paul’s Epistles; showing how pride wars against humility throughout, its a theological and well cited read, which provides great discussion questions at the end of each chapter. If you’re on a quest for humility, this is a must read!