To Watch: 10 SUBTLE Ways We Can Struggle With Pride And Not Know It! By The Beat by Allen Parr
The first step to overcoming pride is actually detecting it. But the question is – how do you do that?
By watching this video!
Here, Allen Parr shares 10 ways you can recognize if you have pride. This great video will help you with self reflection and self examination and bring you a step closer to overcoming pride.
To Listen: Why humility is the most important thing we can ever learn – What does the Bible say? By Living the Gospel Podcast
As you read the Bible, you will realise that being humble is emphasised often. In this episode of the Living the Gospel Podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into why that is.
As you listen you will learn more about the importance of being humble and, whilst you’re at it, learn how to overcome pride.
Tune in and be blessed.
https://activechristianity.org/god-gives-grace-to-the-humble-what-does-the-bible-say-podcast
To Read: Leading With an Imperfect Life by Michele Cushatt
Pride can turn people into pretenders. If you think your life isn’t perfect, it can be tempting to try and make it appear like it is. After all, that’s the only way to make people believe you are a great Christian, right? Wrong!
In this blog, Michele Cushatt teaches us that it is important to live honest, humble lives. This means not pretending or trying to look perfect. As you read, you will learn how to overcome your pride and learn how to embrace living an imperfect life as a Christian.
Be encouraged as you read.
https://www.propelwomen.org/content/propel-blog-top-ten-articles-from-2015/gjeb2y
To Do: Examine Yourself First
Pride can open your eyes to other people’s faults and make you blind to your own faults. It can lead to self-righteousness and a “holier than thou” attitude, neither of which you should cultivate as a Christian.
But if you are going to overcome pride, you will need to start examining yourself. This means instead of being quick to point out other people’s flaws, look at your own. Instead of magnifying other people’s mistakes, look at your own.
Remember that you cannot change anyone else but you can, by the help of the Holy Spirit, change yourself. So start with yourself.
Bible Verse: James 4:6 (NKJV)
But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:
God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.
Pride may be difficult to let go of but it’s worth the effort. As this verse reveals, God resists the proud. This means that He does not draw close to them or use them to advance His kingdom. Therefore, pride is not something you want to hold onto as a Christian.
Instead, seek humility. As you meditate on this verse, ask the Lord to show you ways you can do that and overcome your pride.
