Pride: How Long…?

Exodus 10:1-3

This morning we want to center our attention on 'pride'. Not ‘pride’ the emotion, but ‘pride’ the sin of rebellion. It brought about the fall of Satan and in turn the fall of mankind.

There are many examples of the destructiveness of pride found in the Scriptures, but none quite so vivid as found in the book of Exodus.

"AND PHARAOH SAID, WHO IS THE LORD, THAT I SHOULD OBEY HIS VOICE TO LET ISRAEL GO? I KNOW NOT THE LORD, NEITHER WILL I LET ISRAEL GO." (EXO 5:2)

Pharaoh refused to submit to God and obey Him. As a result, God began to warn him and plead with him. He began to send 10 plagues upon Egypt. In chapter seven we see the plague of blood; in chapter eight we see the plagues of frogs, lice, and flies; in chapter nine we see the plagues of disease, boils, and hail. Now, in chapter ten we find something quite unusual. In verse number three God asks Pharaoh a very searching question: "How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me?"

This morning I want us to think about that question. As we look at it …

I. We can see the pride of man.

II. We see the question of God.

III. We see the answer given.

Perhaps there is someone here this morning who has never repented of their sins and called upon Christ to save them ... God asks, 'How long...?’

Perhaps there is someone here today who has stopped living 100% for the Lord.. God asks 'How long... ?’

Maybe you are here today and you know God has been speaking to your heart about something, but you have refused to obey Him ... God asks, ‘How long...?’

What will be your reply this morning?

Pride will keep us from making things right with God and with others!