The Sin of Pride

Think of the sin of all sins--it is the sin of pride. It was this sin that first transformed Lucifer into the father of lies, the deceiver, and for whom hell itself was created. This sin also tripped up Eve. And, who do you think it was that engineered Eve's deception? It was the devil.

Pride is the devil's number 1 means of bringing us down. "For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh,the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father, but is of the world." (1 John 2:16). Pride has a way of sneaking into our life and crippling us. So, how do you know if pride is sneaking into your life? The first step is to always look at your motives. Ask yourself questions like, "why am I doing this"; and "who am I trying to impress". If your true and heartfelt answers revolve around personal motivations, then you may be suffering under the sin of pride.

Please know you do not have to stay under this suffering. God offers a way out. To find this way, you have to believe in the truth of who and whose you are. Remember--He lives in you. You and He are one. God is working in each of us, teaching us to allow Him to meet life for us as He lives through us.

I encourage you to set aside your own agenda and allow God full reign in your life to live out His agenda through you. His peace, which is beyond our undertanding, will overtake your desire to focus on yourself. This is the beginning of living a life relying not upon your self-effort but upon His grace.