Freedom River Church - The Deceit of Pride

The only way Satan can move us toward bondage is by getting us to believe his lies. We are most like him when we walk in pride. Insecurity is at the root of all pride and allows deception to slither in. King Darius was an insecure man because of his heritage. In a culture of shared power, he was a lowly Mede rather than a lofty Persian. If King Darius had not been so insecure and prideful, he would not have been deceived into thinking that he was on the same level as God.