The Death of Pride

Pride took down a king.

What is it doing to you?

Nebuchadnezzar had it all-power, influence, and a kingdom that stretched beyond the horizon. But standing at the height of his success, he spoke twelve prideful words-and lost everything. His story isn't just history. It's a mirror.

In The Death of Pride, pastor and teacher Paul Vanderveer offers a piercing look at the subtle yet devastating ways pride takes root in our hearts. Drawing from the dramatic fall and unexpected redemption of one of the Bible's most powerful rulers, Vanderveer uncovers why pride is not just a character flaw but a soul-deep sickness-and why it must be confronted before it quietly destroys our joy, relationships, and calling.

This isn't a self-help book. It's a gospel-centered field guide for the fight against pride. With personal stories, biblical depth, and reflective prompts designed for group or individual study, this book invites readers into a journey of honest repentance-and lasting freedom.

Because humility doesn't start with thinking less of yourself. It starts with seeing God rightly.

If you're tired of striving, pretending, or quietly unraveling beneath your own ambition-step into the story of a fallen king, and discover the grace of a God who still calls the proud home.

PAUL VANDERVEER is the lead pastor at Lakewood Christian Church. Having earned a degree in Christian ministry at Ozark Christian College, he holds a passion for the church and the Word as it is lived out within the body of Christ. He and his wife, Mallory, live in McAlester, Oklahoma with their five kids.