It is impossible for sinful, human nature not to be puffed up by praise for self. Even Paul, who had the spirit of Christ, was kept from sinful pride by the thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet him. Faith in Christ conquers the stubborn flesh. Our theme is taken from Prov. Read all of Jas.
Pride is a characteristic of a pagan person.
Humility is a characteristic of a repentant Christian. That is a constant theory in the Bible. Who the proud are. The Bible describes the proud in various ways. But they all have one thing in common.