For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn't the Father's, but is the world's.
and the pride of life: Vincent says, "It means, originally, empty, braggart talk or display; swagger; and thence an insolent and vain assurance in one’s own resources, or in the stability of earthly things, which issues in a contempt of divine laws. The vainglory of life is the vainglory which belongs to the present life" (336). Lenski says that it is "that hollow arrogance which presumes that it can decide and direct the course of life without God, determine what it will do, gain, achieve, enjoy" (426). The person who is controlled by the pride, or vainglory, of life is the egotistical fellow so touted in today’s world for his tremendous achievements in life. He places his trust in external circumstances, whether real or imagined, and glories in his possessions, position, and power. His most often used word is "I," and he stands ready to tell what "I" can accomplish. Whatever he does is the biggest, greatest, and finest possible. The pride of life is a sinister weakness that creeps up on an individual unsuspectingly sometimes and renders him ineffectual in life and Christian service. Paul warns of being "lifted up with pride" and falling "into the condemnation of the devil" (1 Timothy 3:6). For instance, a person’s education, which is a worthy achievement, can cause him to esteem himself more highly than he ought, adversely affecting his relationship with others and destroying his fellowship with God. The same could be said about any of our advantages, talents, positions in the community, wealth, professions, or privileges we highly prize in this life. God forbid that our blessings should become the occasion of empty pride, driving us away from God and disgusting our fellow man.