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COULD PRIDE BE THE PROBLEM? by steve finnell
Could pride be the reason men
misinterpret Scripture? Adam and Eve believed Satan rather than
believing God. They had a pride problem. Genesis 3:1-12.......5...you
will be like God.... (NASB) Eve wanted to be like God. She later
admitted that she had been deceived. (Genesis 3:13). Most who are
deceived by false teaching never put pride aside and admit they have
been deceived.
Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.(NASB)
Which would indicate pride? The Scripture or the opinion and interpretation of Scripture
1. Scripture: Mark 16:16 He who has
believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has
disbelieved shall be condemned. (NASB)
2. Opinion & Interpretation: He who has believed is saved and should be baptized as a testimony of his faith.
3. Opinion & Interpretation: He
who has believed is saved by faith alone, and immersion in water is not
essential in order to be saved.
4. Opinion & Interpretation: He
who believes has been selected for salvation and those who do not
believe have been selected to burn in hell.
5. Opinion & Interpretation: He who believes is saved, but there are other ways to the Father.
6. Opinion & Interpretation: He who is baptized as an infant is saved without believing.
7. Opinion & Interpretation: He
who believes is saved, however, must be baptized to enter the
denominational church of his choice. He can get to heaven by "faith
alone," however, he cannot be a member of the Baptist Church by "faith
only."
8. Opinion & Interpretation: He
who believes and has been spiritually baptized shall be saved. Water
baptism is not essential for salvation.
When pride enters into interpretation of Scripture; confusion follows.
Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. (NASB)
Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. (NASB)
Scripture interprets Scripture. Prideful men give personal interpretations and opinions of Scripture.
Prayer is the cure for PRIDE!