Monday, December 3, 2012

5 Signs You Glorify Self



We all know it, we've all seen it, we've all been uncomfortable with it, and we've all done it. Proud people tend to talk about themselves a lot. Proud people tend to like their opinions more than the opinions of others. Proud people think their stories are more interesting and engaging than others.

Proud people think they know and understand more than others. Proud people think they've earned the right to be heard. Proud people, because they are basically proud of what they know and what they've done, talk a lot about both. Proud people don't reference weakness. Proud people don't talk about failure. Proud people don't confess sin. So proud people are better at putting the spotlight on themselves than they are at shining the light of their stories and opinions on God's glorious and utterly undeserved grace...

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*written from a pastor to pastors but applicable to all*




1 comment:

Michele Manhire said...

Although not a preacher, this article really rang true for me this morning. These are lessons we all can learn from - especially me. Thank you for posting!

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