Thematic Bible: Conceit
Thematic Bible
Conceit » Warnings against
For if a man has an idea that he is something when he is nothing, he is tricked by himself.
Put no high value on your wisdom: let the fear of the Lord be before you, and keep yourself from evil:
Have you seen a man who seems to himself to be wise? There is more hope for the foolish than for him.
Cursed are those who seem wise to themselves, and who take pride in their knowledge!
Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.
Verse Concepts
If anyone seems to himself to have knowledge, so far he has not the right sort of knowledge about anything;
Deception » Of self » Conceit
For if a man has an idea that he is something when he is nothing, he is tricked by himself.
Peter » Conceit
But Peter made answer and said to him, Though all may be turned away from you, I will never be turned away.