April 4, 2016

"In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God." Psalm 10:4

C. S. Lewis sized up the seriousness of the pride problem when he wrote, "Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness...are mere fleabites in comparison...Pride leads to every other vice." 

Sin found it's origins in Lucifer's prideful statement, "I will be like the Most High."

So powerful was this delusion that one-third of the angels in heaven succumbed to pride as well and were cast out of heaven.

Pride was at the root of Adam and Eve's disobedient decision and became the essence of the sinful nature.

Pride was at the root of the world's first murder when it turned brother against brother.

Pride exalts itself above God.

Pride exempts itself from authority.

Pride sets itself in the center of life's orbit.

Pride seeks to control it's universe.

Pride is a lie and the father of all lies.

Pride closes you in and closes others out.

Pride closes you in and closes God out.

Pride will kill you if you don't kill it.

Pride is easily recognized in others.

Pride is practically impossible to detect in yourself.

Here are three serious questions to ponder today and throughout the week.

How does pride manifest itself in your life?

How does pride masquerade itself in your life?

How long will you allow it to control your life?