Dictionary term
Spirit of Pride
Direct answer
Spirit of Pride is spiritual language for self-exaltation, superiority, refusal of correction, or identity built on being above others.
Spirit of Pride names pride as a destructive spiritual posture.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Curses & Spiritual Warfare
- Also appears in
- Curses & Spiritual Warfare
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Spirit of Pride when explaining humility, repentance, teachability, leadership, spiritual abuse, and discernment.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use pride language to silence healthy dignity or boundaries.
- Reference category
- Curses & Spiritual Warfare
- Related terms
- Spiritual Warfare, Curse, Discernment, Prayer of Protection
The story behind Spirit of Pride
Christian moral teaching treats pride as a root vice because it bends the self away from love and dependence on God.
Spirit of Pride in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Spirit of Pride asks where humility can restore truth.
The Great Almanac frames Spirit of Pride with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Spirit of Pride in the Bible
Scripture repeatedly warns that pride goes before downfall and that God gives grace to the humble.
Why Spirit of Pride matters
Spirit of Pride matters because pride can hide behind success, religion, trauma defenses, or certainty.
Example in a reading: A page can say pride is not confidence; it is self-importance that refuses truth and love.
Interpretive caution: Do not use pride language to silence healthy dignity or boundaries.
How Spirit of Pride is used in a reading
Use Spirit of Pride when explaining humility, repentance, teachability, leadership, spiritual abuse, and discernment.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Spirit of Pride is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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