Today, once again, I came up against a tough issue. My pride. Honestly, it is so hideously ugly, yet I rarely try to fight it! The question for me then becomes... How do I rid myself of it? I can't love me and serve me while claiming to love and serve Jesus. It just doesn't work!
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:3&4
Look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. So if I say no to pride and offer to load the dishwasher, I take a step. If I say no to pride and pick up a piece of trash on the sidewalk, I take another step. If I say no to pride and ask my mom how I can help her, I take a step. Eventually looking to other's interests becomes easier and even joyful! And in the process, I move farther toward my ultimate goal: becoming the image of Jesus Christ.
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5
And, I'm proud to say, I am almost completely humble! Just kidding. I still have a long way to go, but I know that I don't have to do it on my own strength. How about you? Will you take steps today to say no to pride and become more like Christ?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Putting Pride to Death
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2 comments:
I can so relate to you here!
My parents are always trying to get me to stop being so prideful, honestly, it's awful with me!
It's so hard to stop, but I'm praying God will help me, and I'll be praying for you too!
Blessings
Alesia
I have suuch a big issue with my pride,, so basically i think im always right, and if i am told im wrong, pride takes over and i get all sulky and rude, I find it really hard not to be right, but i can only ask God to help me, so dont worry, your not alone!
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