Voices | Silencing the Voice of Pride | Part 6

Tyler Minton

October 20, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Tyler's sermon was that pride is a deceptive voice that leads us to overvalue ourselves and undervalue others. He taught us that pride can manifest in different ways, such as refusing help, avoiding responsibility, dismissing others' perspectives, and failing to acknowledge our own need for God's grace. Pastor Tyler urged us to embrace humility, which aligns with God's desire for us to live in community, support one another, and submit to His will.

Scripture References

Proverbs 3:34, 1 Peter 5:5, James 4:6, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Isaiah 40:29-31, Proverbs 27:5-6, James 5:19-20, Luke 17:3, Proverbs 13:10, Proverbs 18:13, Luke 18:9-14, Galatians 6:3-5, James 4:11b, James 4:6-10, Luke 22:42, Psalm 139:23-24

Can you identify a recent situation where pride may have affected your behavior or decision-making?

How can we cultivate a culture of humility in our community?

Discussion Questions:

What are some practical ways to support and uplift others in our daily lives?

How does recognizing our own limitations and need for God's grace help us combat pride?

In what ways can we actively surrender control to God and trust in His plan for us?

Summary

In 'The Voice of Pride,' Pastor Tyler Minton at Voices Church focused on the importance of recognizing and silencing the voice of pride within us. He explained that pride often minimizes our need for God and others, our impact on others, the perspective of others, the humanity of others, and our need to contribute to others. Pastor Tyler used various scriptures to illustrate how pride inflates the self by deflating others and emphasized the need for humility, vulnerability, and responsibility.