But God quickly stopped any attack of pride Elijah might have experienced by sending him to Cherith. Pride was a far worse enemy than any that could slay him physically. Cherith would protect him from that as well as from those who would murder him. Elijah needed the humbling of Cherith or he would be rendered useless for future service. His grand performance before the throngs on Mount Carmel could not have occurred if he had been filled with pride. Before God exalts, He first humbles; and Elijah