The Bible speaks extensively about pride, generally portraying it as a negative trait that leads to downfall and shame. Key biblical teachings on pride include:

• Pride leads to shame and destruction, while humility precedes honor and wisdom. For example, Proverbs 11:2 says, "When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom," and Proverbs 29:23 states, "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit"

• God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Pride is seen as an evil that defiles a person because it stems from a heart that produces evil thoughts and deeds (Mark 7:21-22). The Lord looks beyond outward appearances and judges the heart, rejecting the proud (1 Samuel 16:7)

• The Bible warns against boasting in oneself, urging instead to boast in the Lord, who commends those He approves (2 Corinthians 10:17). Human pride is futile before God, who humbles the proud and exalts the lowly (1 Corinthians 1:28-29; Daniel 4:37)

• Pride is linked to worldly desires and is contrasted with dependence on God. The Bible advises the rich not to be proud or trust in uncertain riches but to trust in God who provides all things (1 Timothy 6:17)

• Examples such as Nebuchadnezzar’s story illustrate that God humbles those who walk in pride (Daniel 4:37). Also, when people become proud and forget God after being satisfied, it leads to spiritual downfall (Psalm 106:13)

In summary, the Bible condemns pride as a root of many sins and a cause of downfall, while it elevates humility as the path to honor and wisdom. True boasting should be in the Lord alone, not in oneself or worldly achievements