Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 (NIV) Prideful Leaders Are Humbled by God, Humble Leaders Are Honored by God presents this timeless message in the form of poetry while carefully protecting the substance of Biblical scripture. Readers will learn the importance of humility and the danger of pride in leadership as presented in the Biblical books of Daniel and Esther. The nature and character of God demonstrates love, compassion, mercy, and justice. Prideful leaders lose a sense of compassion, mercy, and justice as arrogance and self-importance take their place. Humble leaders recognize God as their guiding authority for making decisions about self and others. Prideful Leaders Are Humbled by God, Humble Leaders Are Honored by God presents Biblical lessons of problematic pompous pride coupled with lessons of the victorious strength of humility.