FBC Gridley

Pride is that spiritual condition of the heart that precedes almost every sin. Every sin is selfishness in some form or another, but pride consists essentially in delighting in the thought of one's own superiority over others.

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Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18

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We all need to look at John 13. In this passage we see a contrast between the false pride of the disciples and the genuine humility of Christ.

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Let's look carefully at this passage because there are some important principles here we need to apply. The disciples' pride was evident in their refusal to wash each other's feet.