Key Texts: Gen 1-11, James 4:6-7, Isaiah 2, Proverbs 15:25; 18:10, Psalm 61, Phil 2:1-14

Key Points

• What’s wrong with tower building?
• Pride – the big issue
• The language of Pride is the language of self-righteousness and idolatry
• God opposes the proud
• Pride is the fruit of insecurity
• I hide behind my pride
• Pride destroys community
• Jesus the antidote of pride and the demonstration of God’s best

Follow up

• Read through Genesis 1-11 in one go

o  What is the impact of humanity losing sight of God as their first place of security?

o  What is the impact on community?

• In what ways do we hide behind our:

o  Abilities?

o  Religion?

o  Reputation?

• Read Philippians 2:1-14

o  How might we apply the humility of Christ more effectively in our relationships?