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Self Exaltation

/self-eg-zawl-TAY-shun/

Summary

Lifting oneself up in pride, claiming superiority, or seeking glory that belongs to God alone—a sin that brings divine judgment.

☩Definition

Self-exaltation is inordinate and unreasonable self-esteem, attended with contempt for others. It manifests in praising ourselves, attempting to appear superior, treating others with disdain, anxiety to gain applause, and opposition to God himself. 'Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.'

Key verses:Job 12:3Ezekiel 31:10-14Obadiah 1:3-4Luke 14:7-112 Corinthians 10:5, 17-18Galatians 6:32 Thessalonians 2:4

☩Biblical Examples

Pharaoh exalted himself against God and Israel. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram rose up against Moses, claiming equal holiness. Sennacherib boasted against the living God. The prince of Tyre made himself as God. Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Is not this great Babylon, that I have built?' and was humbled for seven years. Belshazzar lifted himself against the Lord of heaven.

Key verses:Exodus 9:17Numbers 16:1-32 Chronicles 32:9-19Ezekiel 28:2, 9Daniel 4:30Daniel 5:20, 23

☩New Testament Warnings

Simon the Sorcerer 'gave out that himself was some great one.' Herod Agrippa accepted the people's worship and was struck down by God's angel. The man of sin 'exalteth himself above all that is called God.' Christ teaches: 'Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.'

Key verses:Acts 8:9Acts 12:20-232 Thessalonians 2:4Luke 14:11Luke 18:14

Related Verses17 mentions

Ezekiel· 3 verses

28:228:931:10

2 Corinthians· 3 verses

10:510:1710:18

Daniel· 3 verses

4:305:205:23

Acts· 2 verses

8:912:20

See Also

Pride
Pride
Selfishness
Selfishness
Self Righteousness
Self Righteousness

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pride," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pride," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  3. 3.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pride," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  4. 4.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pride," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  5. 5.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pride," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  6. 6.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pride," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  7. 7.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pride," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).