Self-Conceit
Isaiah 5:21
Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!


I. ITS SIGNS. Dogmatism; contempt of others; scepticism.

II. ITS CAUSES. Ignorance; vanity.

III. ITS FOLLY. It makes a man ridiculous; leads him into error.

IV. ITS OFFENSIVENESS TO GOD — in spirit; principle; action.

V. ITS CERTAIN HUMILIATION.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

WEB: Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!




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