The Bible teaches that pride and arrogance are dangers to be avoided, as they can lead to a downfall and separation from God. In 1 Samuel, the warning is given to not speak too much or proudly, and Proverbs emphasizes the fear of the Lord as opposed to pride. The apostle Paul cautions against thinking too highly of oneself in Romans, while Isaiah prophesies about the punishment of the proud. The parable in Luke illustrates the contrast between the humble and the arrogant, highlighting the importance of humility before God.
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Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.
To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and pay tithes of all that I acquire.’ But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.