A Broken and Contrite Heart the Lord will not Despise

No one can become born again who thinks they are good the way they are, they must be broken (contrite) over their sinfulness before God will change them into a new creation. Pride keeps a wicked person from trusting in Christ.

Psalm 51:17

"17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

A broken and a contrite heart, God, You will not despise."

Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”

Proverbs 16:5 “The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.”

Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”