Old things have passed away. All has become new. A Christian still has an old Adam, a sinful nature, but he confesses it and finds forgiveness in Christ. He begins to live in humility, putting himself last as Christ did. Our newness in Christ rules over our sinful pride.
Sinful pride is the cause of all lies, false teachings and sinful strife.
Satan is the father of lies, false teachings and strife. 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.