“Pride” is the number one emotion separating Man from God. Every man, and every woman regardless of age will forever deal with “Pride”.
Our true selves — that part of us which no one sees is loaded with “Pride”. That Self is the self-made hero that wants to be recognized when recognition is handed out in spite of for who, small, or large. It’s so bad, that we’ll invent a recognition.
“Pride” doesn’t move you, it deceives and lies to you, and it comes before destruction – (Proverbs 16:18). To say you have “Pride” about yourself is to say you can’t be moved; that you’re fixed. Too, you’ll recommend that way of thinking to others suggesting they get some “Pride” about themselves, when in actuality you’re talking about respect.
“Pride” is idolizing oneself, and scripture tells us to have no other gods/idols but God Almighty, for He is a jealous God – (Exodus 20:3-6). Pride holsters offense and fear equally. “Pride” is released when low self-esteem is challenged, or even high self-esteem — which today is considered normal.
“Pride” is a god battling for the throne of your heart, and when it wins, it’ll control your destiny. It may seem irrelevant, but behind every struggle in life, there’s this idol god of “Pride”, and until he’s dethroned, they’ll be no victory.
Bigotry – is a form of “Pride”.
Prejudice and racism – is a form of “Pride”.
Manipulation – is a form of “Pride”.
Lies! is a form of “Pride”.
Depression – is a form of “Pride”.
Aggression – is a form of “Pride”.
Stubbornness – is a form of “Pride”.
Being ungrateful – is a form of “Pride”.
Discontentment – is a form of “Pride”
Thinking too less of yourself – is a form of “Pride”.
Legalism in religion – is a form of “Pride”.
Exploitation – is a form of “Pride”.
Men and women living together unmarried – is a form of “Pride.”
Denial – is a form of “Pride”.
Self-made disorders – is a form of “Pride”.
Power – is a form of “Pride”.
Success at all costs – is a form of “Pride”.
Wanting to be the most important person in the room – is a form of “Pride”.
Needing to be praised worthy – is a form of “Pride”.
Pornography – is a form of “Pride”.
Not manning up if you’re a man – is a form of “Pride”.
Not womaning up if you’re a woman – is a form of “Pride”.
Giving in to temptation – is a form of “Pride”.
“Pride” caught up with Lucifer, and “Pride” will catch up with you, so when it does, and you want to change it, repent; read the Apostle Paul’s struggle with sin/”Pride” in – (Romans 7:16-25); next — as he, pray for humility, and for those gods to be removed from you, unless you enjoy them, if so, your problem’s not “Pride”, it’s Satan.
Gaidi