The 7 Deadly Sins – Week 1 | Pride

Success that looks like proof of our worth can blind us. This sermon digs into the story of King Amaziah — a popular, capable ruler whose victories and confidence slid into divided loyalty, idolatry, and a humiliating fall. If you’ve ever felt “I can handle this” or watched someone else skate by on success without accountability, you’ll recognize the specific ways pride softens our warning signs and hardens our hearts. Rather than vague guilt, the message traces pride’s pattern: partial devotion, self-exaltation, risky choices, and the spiral into shame. The remedy offered is practical and immediate — humility expressed by serving others, admitting need, and accepting help — anchored in the example of a servant King who reverses the logic of power. Expect clear, compassionate direction for someone stuck in denial and an invitation to consider humility not as loss but as the surprising path to wisdom and freedom.