"No matter how strong you seem or what you've accomplished in life, pride can bring it all down."

UZZIAH'S CHARACTER & ACCOMPLISHMENTS (26:1-15)
1-15)
He was a building leader: (2,6,9,10)
Leadership Lesson #1 - All leaders build something. But good leaders are fixed on building up others and God's kingdom.

He was a battling leader (6,7)
Leadership Lesson #2 - The good leader is a fighter for God's glory.

Galatians 5:24-25

He was a burrowing leader: (10)
Leadership Lesson #3 - The good leader is a deep leader.

"When your heart is set to be fruitful, God is set to be faithful!"

He was a bright leader: (11-15)
Leadership Lesson #4 - The good leader seeks to equip others and enlist others to be victorious.

UZZIAH'S SIN & DOWNFALL (26:16-23)
16-18) Three key things in restoring a fallen believer:
1) They confronted him in his sin bravely (17-18a)
2) They pointed him back to God's Word truthfully (18b)
3) They directed him away from the sin entirely (18c)
James 5:19-20

"If I want God's favor on my life, it is found by turning from my sin and humbly turning to Him."

19-20)
"Every great failing of a leader or person can be traced back to a heart that said, 'I know best'"

"God doesn't use bitterness, envy, self-seeking, or pride to lead His people."

21-23)
It cost him PERSONALLY as a man...ADMINISTRATIVELY as a leader...and his TESTIMONY as a king.

"Don't be remembered for your downfall."