--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's hard to imagine a more biblical…" description: "\"“It's hard to imagine a more biblical definition of devil worship than an exaltation of the self, an exaltation of the ego, and a tearing down of that ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82e/russell-d-moore-15349_devil-worship_it-s-hard-to-imagine-a-more-biblical-def_52511.png" --- # It's hard to imagine a more biblical definition of devil… ![“It's hard to imagine a more biblical definition of devil worship than an exaltation of the self, an exaltation of the ego, and a tearing down of that countercultural sign of the cross," Moore argued. This pride – doing things our way instead of following God's plan” quote by Russell D. Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82e/russell-d-moore-15349_devil-worship_it-s-hard-to-imagine-a-more-biblical-def_52511.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82e/russell-d-moore-15349_devil-worship_it-s-hard-to-imagine-a-more-biblical-def_52511.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82e/russell-d-moore-15349_devil-worship_it-s-hard-to-imagine-a-more-biblical-def_52511.png) > ““It's hard to imagine a more biblical definition of devil worship than an exaltation of the self, an exaltation of the ego, and a tearing down of that countercultural sign of the cross," Moore argued. This pride – doing things our way instead of following God's plan”” [Russell D. Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/russell-d-moore/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote equates self‑worship and ego‑driven pride with a modern form of devil worship, contrasting it with humility and submission to divine will. **In simple terms:** Ego‑driven pride as devil worship. Key Takeaway Pride opposes God's plan. Themes pride ego spirituality religion self‑identity Mood serious reflective cautionary Type aphorism theological critique moral warning When to use this quote - personal decision‑making - leadership choices - cultural criticism - spiritual counseling - ethical debates Key Concepts humility divine authority self‑exaltation Practical Applications - teaching humility in religious education - guiding ethical leadership Questions to Reflect On - How does personal ego affect moral choices? - What practices foster humility over self‑exaltation? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Devil worship](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/devil-worship/) [Doing things](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/doing-things/) [Ego](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ego/) [Exaltation Ego](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/exaltation-ego-742600/) [Exaltation Self](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/exaltation-self-742601/) [Following god](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/following-god/) [God'S Plan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god-s-plan/) [Idol](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/idol/) [Pride](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/pride/) [Satanism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/satanism/) [Self Exaltation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/self-exaltation-232508/) [Worship Exaltation](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/worship-exaltation-742599/) ## Related quotes > [First Corinthians so clearly says that whether we eat or drink, do it all to the glory of God. 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