EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 36 MIN
The Deadly Pride of Man, Genesis 11:1-9
from Ben Smith: All for the Kingdom · host Ben Smith
In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Ben Smith, Sr. preaches from Genesis 11:1–9 on “The Deadly Pride of Man.”Genesis 11 records the rebellion at Babel, where the people sought to build a city, make a name for themselves, and resist the command of God. This sermon shows that Babel was not merely a story about a tower, but a warning about the deadly pride that draws the human heart away from God.This message considers: - The pride of ability - The danger of elevating preference over obedience - The pride of self-sufficiency - The desire to control worship apart from God - The pride of mastery - God’s sovereign judgment over human rebellion - The call to repentance, humility, and obedienceThe Tower of Babel reminds us that human ability is a gift from God, not a replacement for God. Man is not master over his mind, his life, or his future. The faithful response is to humble ourselves before the living God and live.To learn more, visit BenSmithSr.org.
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Genesis 11:1–9, the Tower of Babel, and the deadly pride of man are the focus of this sermon from pastor Ben Smith. In Babel, some of Noah's descendants sought to build a city and make a name for themselves, rebelling against God’s command and trusting in human ability, self-sufficiency, and mastery. This message examines how pride leads us to misuse God’s gifts, elevate personal preference over obedience, seek freedom from dependence on God, and imagine that we are masters of our own lives. Genesis 11 reminds us that God will not share His glory with another, and that the only faithful response is humility, repentance, and obedience before the living God.
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