I think when you recognize that all that is good in your life comes from our Father in Heaven , it keeps pride in check. If you’re told that you’re humble, or you recognize your humility, you thank your Father for that humility.
Robert is right. I used to think pride itself was a sin, but it is in not recognizing that everything good we have or can accomplish comes not from us, but from God.
Congratulations on your baptism into a new life! I love the Ben Franklin quote...lately my conscience (Holy Spirit?) has been prompting me to recognize how much pride drives my inner thoughts. I mean, it's honestly ridiculous! As Franklin said, you beat it back over and over and two seconds later, there it is again. It's a never-ending battle and all I can do is pray to be cognizant of the pride-creep and ask for help in shoving those thoughts and behaviors aside.
Thank you for the response! I think it's amazing how Franklin and CS Lewis were writing about the same thing. Being cognizant of that part of human nature.
"Since the primary motive of the evil is disguise, one of the places evil people are most likely to be found is within the church. What better way to conceal one's evil from oneself as well as from others than to be a deacon or some other highly visible form of Christian within our culture" ~ M. Scott Peck
“To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antidote.” ―Benjamin Franklin
I think when you recognize that all that is good in your life comes from our Father in Heaven , it keeps pride in check. If you’re told that you’re humble, or you recognize your humility, you thank your Father for that humility.
All that is good comes from God. This is so true.
Robert is right. I used to think pride itself was a sin, but it is in not recognizing that everything good we have or can accomplish comes not from us, but from God.
Congratulations on your baptism into a new life! I love the Ben Franklin quote...lately my conscience (Holy Spirit?) has been prompting me to recognize how much pride drives my inner thoughts. I mean, it's honestly ridiculous! As Franklin said, you beat it back over and over and two seconds later, there it is again. It's a never-ending battle and all I can do is pray to be cognizant of the pride-creep and ask for help in shoving those thoughts and behaviors aside.
Thank you for the response! I think it's amazing how Franklin and CS Lewis were writing about the same thing. Being cognizant of that part of human nature.
It is amazing—GMTA indeed. It’s almost as though there are some eternal truths or something.
hahah! Yes, almost! :D
From God, all our blessings flow. Great piece, Keri.
"Since the primary motive of the evil is disguise, one of the places evil people are most likely to be found is within the church. What better way to conceal one's evil from oneself as well as from others than to be a deacon or some other highly visible form of Christian within our culture" ~ M. Scott Peck
“To be proud of virtue, is to poison yourself with the Antidote.” ―Benjamin Franklin