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Finding Freedom Week 2 - “Permission Granted” The Big Idea: Pride is the number one trap the enemy uses to gain access to God’s people. The number one open door to the enemy is PRIDE 1. Pride is trusting in YOUR OWN STRENGTH Luke 22:20-32 Matthew 16:21-23 Mk 14:27-31 John 13:1-17 1 Corinthians 10:12 2. Pride is trusting in YOUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS Job 1:6-12 Job 32:1-2 Job 33:8-9 Job 40:6-8 3. Pride is trusting in YOUR OWN WISDOM 1 Kings 22:7-8, 15-23 What we know for sure is that God is IN CONTROL James 3:13-15 Would God ever grant permission for the enemy to sift you? YES Why? Always FOR YOUR GOOD Proverbs 16:18 1 Kings 22:34 Pride is a trap that the STRONG, the RIGHTEOUS and the WISE can fall into.