The Rules of Engagement

Reconnaissance

S pirit of P ride Pride’s origin comes from the very heart of Satan. In a way, it can be said that Satan himself spawned this spirit. Pride is an inflated perception of one’s own dignity and self-worth. When pride manifests itself, it often manifests as arrogance, disdainful conduct or treatment, haughtiness, and even false humility. Pride is a protector of “self.” It does not betray or expose self. It is obsessed with self.

Scriptural reference for the spirit of pride Proverbs 16:18; Ezekiel 28:13–19

Signs, symptoms, and manifestations of the spirit of pride

Arrogance

Bitterness

Bondage

Conceit Crooked

Control

Corrupt mind Defensiveness

Deception (all forms) Disregard of authority

Disobedience Dominance

Disrespect

Egotism Hatred

False humility Haughtiness

Guile

Hoarding

Independence

Insolence Loftiness

Insubordination

Jealousy Obstinacy Perverse

Malice

Overfamiliarity

Passive-aggressive Perverted mind-set

Perverted imagination

Possessiveness

Poverty

Profanity

Rebellion

Resentment

Segregation

Self-absorbed

Self-centeredness

Self-promotion (often at another’s expense)

Self-importance

Selfishness

Self-protection

Self-righteousness

Separatism

Stinginess

Strife

Strong delusion

Uncontrolled anger

Unteachable spirit

Vanity

Waywardness

Witchcraft

Withholding self

Wrath Release True humility, submission, repentance, a spirit of giving, and faith

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