Pride and Humility at War: A Biblical Perspective
Overview
Is pride a necessary tool to achieve significance? Is humility a form of self-hatred? In contrast to the world, the Bible consistently presents humility as the supreme virtue, while pride is the underlying depravity behind specific sins. Pride and humility are at war . . . and humility, not pride, has the advantage.
Humility’s surprising essence is God-centeredness—living for the glory of God rather than self. On the basis of this biblical principle, Christ’s example, and the contemporary need, J. Lanier Burns argues for an unfamiliar connection between true significance and a humble dependence on the Lord.
Key Features
- Presents a compelling vision for biblically centered humility
- Emphasizes the message of scripture in understanding pride
- Forward by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Contents
- God-Centeredness or Self-Centeredness in the Pentateuch
- The Humiliation of Pride in the Wisdom Literature
- The Oracles against Pride in the Prophets
- The Great Reversal in the Gospels
- Christlike Humility in Paul’s Epistles
Praise for the Print Edition
Dr. Lanier Burns, along with Dr. Howard Hendricks, has been one of the most sought-after professors at Dallas Theological Seminary. His integrity, his spiritual maturity, and his biblical insight make him more than qualified to pen Pride and Humility at War. . . . While his professional and academic credentials are without question, I would like to commend him to you as one who genuinely practices what he preaches—with humility.
—Anne Graham Lotz, author of The Daniel Prayer
Too often we Christians exhibit pride in our interactions with others, both in the church and outside. Lanier Burns reminds us through a careful exposition of a host of biblical passages that humility is the way of our Lord Jesus Christ. This book not only informs us but, through a careful study of Scripture, leads to our personal transformation.
—Tremper Longman III, Distinguished Scholar of Biblical Studies, Westmont College
Lanier Burns has put us in his debt by producing a carefully researched and thoroughly biblical study. Years of teaching and theological reflection are evident throughout and enrich the work with depth and maturity. It is particularly gratifying to have a substantive study—not something trite and trivial—that puts the heel of its boot squarely on the neck of self-promotion and pride: a ‘new virtue’ that threatens our lives and churches. Read it and find ‘the way of wise living, godly significance, and eternal meaning in a dying world.’ I recommend it with fear and trembling.
——Jay Smith, professor of New Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
Product Details
- Title: Pride and Humility at War: A Biblical Perspective
- Author: J. Lanier Burns
- Publisher: P&R
- Publication Date: 2018
- Pages: 240
- Christian Group: Reformed
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Topic: Biblical Theology
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Reviews
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Samuel Eunchong Seo
6/29/2019
Looking forward to this book! Of all the studies being done in Biblical Theology, I feel like topics like pride (which is so deeply embedded within our fallen nature) and humility (which many misunderstand and is incorrectly applied) are studies that are very needed and more relevant to the development of the Christian life. I had the privilege of learning under Dr. Burns while I was at DTS, and I am not surprised that he has chosen to write on these very needed topics which deeply instruct towards a more God-centered life.
Larry Craig
8/22/2018
My first thought on seeing this is: I think more people would read an article on this instead of a book. who has the time? I'm not sure the book would say more than what would be needed for a good article. I think a good article would have been enough.
