Shane Idleman emphasizes the dangers of pride in his sermon 'The Deception of Pride,' explaining how it can lead to a lack of love, critical attitudes, and a false sense of security. He warns that pride can deceive believers into thinking they are right while ignoring their own faults, ultimately leading to painful consequences in relationships and spiritual life. Shane encourages humility and brokenness as essential for spiritual growth and warns against the prideful mindset that can arise from success or popularity. He calls for self-examination and accountability within the church community to combat pride and maintain a humble spirit before God.

Anton Bosch emphasizes the destructive nature of pride, highlighting how it is the root sin that leads many to Hell and causes Christians to miss out on God's blessings. Pride blinds us to our own sins, making us deaf to God's Word, and cripples us from changing direction or admitting wrongdoing. It paralyzes us from repentance, speaking words of apology, reaching out for help, and destroys our spiritual immune system, leaving us vulnerable to other sins. Ultimately, pride separates us from God and others, leading to spiritual death.