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It is often associated with pride and self-centeredness, which are contrary to the humility and selflessness encouraged in Scripture. Biblical References: The Bible addresses the issue of conceit in various passages, warning against the dangers of pride and self-exaltation. · <a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm">Proverbs 26:12</a> : "Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him." This verse highlights the folly of being conceited, suggesting that self-perceived wisdom can lead to greater folly than that of a fool. · <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> : "For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you." Here, the Apostle Paul advises believers to maintain a humble and realistic view of themselves, recognizing that their abilities and worth are gifts from God. · <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> : "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves." This passage encourages believers to act with humility and to prioritize the needs and interests of others over their own. · <a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Galatians 6:3</a> : "If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself." This verse warns against self-deception and the dangers of overestimating one's own importance. Theological Insights: Conceit is often linked to the sin of pride, which is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology. Pride is seen as the root of many other sins, as it leads individuals to place themselves above God and others. The Bible consistently calls for humility, recognizing that all good things come from God and that human beings are dependent on His grace. Practical Implications: Believers are encouraged to cultivate humility by acknowledging their limitations and relying on God's strength. This involves a conscious effort to serve others, seek God's will, and give Him glory for any accomplishments. The Christian community is called to support one another in this pursuit, fostering an environment where humility is valued and conceit is gently corrected. Historical Context: Throughout church history, conceit has been a topic of concern among theologians and church leaders. The early church fathers, such as Augustine, wrote extensively on the dangers of pride and the importance of humility. The monastic tradition also emphasized humility as a key virtue, with many monastic rules including specific practices to combat pride and conceit. Conclusion: While the Bible acknowledges the human tendency toward conceit, it provides clear guidance for overcoming this inclination through humility, service, and a proper understanding of one's relationship with God and others.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (a.) Endowed with fancy or imagination.2. (a.) Entertaining a flattering opinion of one's self; vain.3. (a.) Curiously contrived or designed; fanciful.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5187.htm">5187. tuphoo -- to be conceited, foolish</a> ... to be conceited, foolish. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: tuphoo Phonetic Spelling: (toof-o'-o) Short Definition: I puff up, make haughty Definition: I ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5187.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2755.htm">2755. kenodoxos -- vainglorious</a> ... conceited, boastful. From kenos and doxa; vainly glorifying, ie Self-conceited -- desirous of vain-glory. see GREEK kenos. see GREEK doxa. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2755.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5429.htm">5429. phronimos -- practically wise, sensible</a> ... character; while sophos denotes practical skill or acumen; and sunetos indicates rather intelligence or mental acquirement); in a bad sense conceited (also in ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5429.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5426.htm">5426. phroneo -- to have understanding, to think</a> ... Word Origin from phren Definition to have understanding, to think NASB Word Usage adopt...view (1), conceited* (1), concern (1), concerned (1), feel (1), have ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5426.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5309.htm">5309. hupselophroneo -- to be high-minded</a> ... 5309 () only occurs in 1 Tim 6:17. Word Origin from hupselos and phroneo Definition to be high-minded NASB Word Usage conceited (1). be proud, high-minded. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5309.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5308.htm">5308. hupselos -- high, lofty</a> ... Word Origin from hupsos Definition high, lofty NASB Word Usage conceited* (1), exalted (1), haughty (1), high (6), highly esteemed (1), uplifted (1). high. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5308.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/shedd/sermons_to_the_natural_man/the_sin_of_omission.htm">The Sin of Omission.</a> ... This young man, though a moralist, was not a self-satisfied or a self-conceited one. ... But he was not a conceited and presumptuous Pharisee. ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/shedd/sermons to the natural man/the sin of omission.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/westminster_sermons/sermon_xxv_the_silence_of.htm">The Silence of Faith.</a> ... Only the shallow and the conceited are unaware of their presence. Only the shallow and the conceited pretend to explain them, and ... /.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xxv the silence of.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/the_good_news_of_god/sermon_v_the_eternal_goodness.htm">The Eternal Goodness</a> ... His own righteousness was the selfish and self-conceited righteousness which he had before his conversion, made up of forms, and ceremonies, and doctrines ... /.../kingsley/the good news of god/sermon v the eternal goodness.htm<a href="/library/brown/christ_the_way_the_truth_and_the_life/recommendation.htm">Recommendation.</a> ... But that it should be only conceived and conceited as an elevation of nature to a more clear light, in the matter of morality, wherein our Lord is only ... /.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/recommendation.htm<a href="/library/hession/the_calvary_road/chapter_6_revival_in_the.htm">Revival in the Home</a> ... "Love vaunteth not itself (does not boast) is not puffed up (is not conceited).". ... How "puffed up," that is, conceited, we so often are! ... //christianbookshelf.org/hession/the calvary road/chapter 6 revival in the.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/westminster_sermons/sermon_vii_confusion.htm">Confusion.</a> ... And next, and worst of all, self-conceited people. These are they of whom Solomon says, "Seest thou a man who is wise in his own conceit? ... //christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon vii confusion.htm<a href="/library/kleiser/fifteen_thousand_useful_phrases/section_iii_felicitous_phrases.htm">Felicitous Phrases</a> ... compact, determinate, and engaging. conceited, commonplace, and uninspiring. ... pert, smirking, and conceited. pervading, searching, and saturating. ... /.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section iii felicitous phrases.htm<a href="/library/kingsley/the_good_news_of_god/sermon_xxx_true_prudence.htm">True Prudence</a> ... No, my friends, the people who have real reason to be afraid are just those who are not afraid"the self- conceited, self-satisfied souls; for the devil ... /.../kingsley/the good news of god/sermon xxx true prudence.htm<a href="/library/kingston/the_seven_champions_of_christendom/title_page.htm">The Seven Champions of Christendom</a> ... What the simple say I care not; what the spightful speak I pass not; only the censure of the conceited I stand unto; that is the mark I aym at; whose good ... /.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/title page.htm<a href="/library/pink/the_law_and_the_saint/the_negative_side.htm">The Negative Side</a> ... We cherish the hope that few who have read the above paragraphs are so conceited as to suppose they have no need to examine or re-examine what the Scriptures ... //christianbookshelf.org/pink/the law and the saint/the negative side.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/conceited.htm">Conceited (14 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (a.) Curiously contrived or designed; fanciful. Multi-Version Concordance Conceited (14 Occurrences). ... Don't be conceited, but fear; (WEB NAS). ... /c/conceited.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/c/conceit.htm">Conceit (14 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Timothy 6:4 he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions ... /c/conceit.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/b/boastful.htm">Boastful (18 Occurrences)</a> ... Love is not forward and self-assertive, nor boastful and conceited. ... Galatians 5:26 Let's not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another. ... /b/boastful.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/a/arrogant.htm">Arrogant (60 Occurrences)</a> ... Don't be conceited, but fear; (See NIV). ... Psalms 101:5 I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. I won't tolerate one who is haughty and conceited. ... /a/arrogant.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/e/envy.htm">Envy (56 Occurrences)</a> ... (Root in WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Galatians 5:26 Let's not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another. ... /e/envy.htm - 28k<a href="/topical/q/quite.htm">Quite (55 Occurrences)</a> ... (See RSV). Romans 11:20 True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don't be conceited, but fear; (See NAS). ... /q/quite.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/v/vain.htm">Vain (141 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (superl.) Proud of petty things, or of trifling attainments; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason; conceited; puffed up ... /v/vain.htm - 36k<a href="/topical/u/understands.htm">Understands (16 Occurrences)</a> ... 1 Timothy 6:4 he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions ... /u/understands.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/u/unbelief.htm">Unbelief (16 Occurrences)</a> ... Romans 11:20 True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don't be conceited, but fear; (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ... /u/unbelief.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/u/upsetting.htm">Upsetting (3 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Conceited; assuming; as, an upsetting fellow. Multi-Version Concordance Upsetting (3 Occurrences). ... /u/upsetting.htm - 7k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-conceit.html">What does the Bible say about conceit / being conceited? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/selfish-ambition-vain-conceit.html">What does it mean to do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit (Philippians 2:3)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/false-doctrine.html">What is false doctrine? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/conceited.htm">Conceited: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Conceited (14 Occurrences)<a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20</a> True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don't be conceited, but fear; (WEB NAS)<a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25</a> For I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, of this secret -- that ye may not be wise in your own conceits -- that hardness in part to Israel hath happened till the fulness of the nations may come in; (See NIV)<a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a> of the same mind one toward another, not minding the high things, but with the lowly going along; become not wise in your own conceit; (See RSV NIV)<a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">1 Corinthians 4:19</a> But, if the Lord is willing, I shall come to you without delay; and then I shall know not the fine speeches of these conceited people, but their power. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">1 Corinthians 8:1</a> Now as to things which have been sacrificed to idols. This is a subject which we already understand--because we all have knowledge of it. Knowledge, however, tends to make people conceited; it is love that builds us up. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4</a> Love is patient and kind. Love knows neither envy nor jealousy. Love is not forward and self-assertive, nor boastful and conceited. (WEY)<a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">2 Corinthians 12:7</a> By reason of the exceeding greatness of the revelations, that I should not be exalted excessively, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, that I should not be exalted excessively. (See NIV)<a href="/galatians/5-26.htm">Galatians 5:26</a> Let's not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another. Paul's Letter to the Philippians (WEB NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">1 Timothy 3:6</a> not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall to a judgment of the devil; (See NAS NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/6-4.htm">1 Timothy 6:4</a> he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a> Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; (See NAS)<a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">2 Timothy 3:4</a> traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">1 Samuel 17:28</a> Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, "Why have you come down? With whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you have come down that you might see the battle." (See NIV)<a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalms 101:5</a> I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. I won't tolerate one who is haughty and conceited. (WEB)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/c/conceited.htm">Conceited</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/c/conceited.htm">Conceited (14 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/w/wise.htm">Wise (422 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/u/uninformed.htm">Uninformed (4 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/l/lowly.htm">Lowly (29 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/i/ignorant.htm">Ignorant (32 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/f/fulness.htm">Fulness (76 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/e/estimation.htm">Estimation (19 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/e/experienced.htm">Experienced (23 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/e/estate.htm">Estate (40 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/p/proud.htm">Proud (96 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/p/partial.htm">Partial (14 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/b/befallen.htm">Befallen (20 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/conceit.htm">Conceit (14 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/conceivable.htm">Conceivable (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/content.htm">Content (30 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/c/condescend.htm">Condescend (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/a/associate.htm">Associate (20 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/sympathy.htm">Sympathy (15 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/h/haughty.htm">Haughty (35 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/w/won't.htm">Won't (144 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/l/low.htm">Low (216 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/p/position.htm">Position (189 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/f/fullness.htm">Fullness (31 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/w/willing.htm">Willing (152 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/b/blindness.htm">Blindness (7 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/l/lest.htm">Lest (282 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/t/towards.htm">Towards (416 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/u/understand.htm">Understand (208 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/songs.htm">Songs (100 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/song.htm">Song (207 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/h/humble.htm">Humble (97 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/h/hardening.htm">Hardening (6 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/h/hardness.htm">Hardness (11 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles (150 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/m/mystery.htm">Mystery (31 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/m/mind.htm">Mind (615 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations (683 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/c/conceit--general_scriptures_concerning.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Conceit: General Scriptures Concerning"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Conceit: General Scriptures Concerning" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/conceits.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Conceits"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Conceits" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>