Pride
One of the biggest issues with today’s Christians, is PRIDE.
The problem is, we always want to be right. We want to be acknowledged, honored, respected, and complimented.
We brag about what we know, while classifying it as merely speaking the truth, but hiding the fact that we’re only satisfying our selfish ambitions and covering up our insecurities.
Therefore we despise correction, compete with one another, lack in understanding, and reject wise counsel.
Which in the end, leads to lack of revelation, and will completely stagnant your growth in Christ.
Many leaders today have either placed themselves on a pedestal, or allowed their congregation to place them on one. Most justify this doing as a show of honor.
But the truth is, they have stolen the very praise and honor that rightfully belongs to God.
This makes them no different than Lucifer himself: for this was the very reason he was kicked out of heaven.
Yet we claim to be aligned with Christ…
The Scriptures tell us that Christ, though equal to God, took no Glory for Himself and made no reputation for Himself. He also came not to be served, but to serve.
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:5-8.
“Whosoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whosoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26-28.
Humility is the key. Humility does not have to announce that it is humble, and does not seek the approval of man.
True humility will bring forth obedience and wisdom, which will produce good fruit, of which you will be rewarded, by God in the end and not man.
That which is of this world is passing away. This is why we must root ourselves in that which is eternal and unshakeable.
Spiritual Food For Thought
Shabbat Shalom
~ Mena Lee Jones
Faithful Walk Healing Ministries
Mena Lee Jones of Faithful Walk Healing Ministries operates in the office of a prophet, ministers, counsels, mentors and prays for anyone who is in need of Christ’s eternal love. Her purpose is to bring His {Jesus Christ} truth and light to a lost generation.
I agree with you. Pride manifests in many of us, myself, included. We know that we are doing it and keep on talking or making our point. It is dangerous as it can masquerade itself in so many ways as you mentioned. Yes, pride is what got Lucifer thrown out of Heaven. But, he didn’t stop. He roams about trying to get as many as possible to be hell bound. We live in a fast paced society and must pause when we sin in order to ask God forgiveness and to walk in humility. Otherwise, this sinful, arrogant nature takes over and people get to where they don’t even pay attention to Holy Spirit nudging them. We cannot be prideful and expect to go to Heaven. We need to rid ourselves of pride once and for all. Now, that I’ve made my point, I will examine myself and see as to whether I was contributing or simply wanted to be heard. Seriously, we need Holy Spirit every step of the way to remain humble and pure.
Theresa,Thank you for sharing your own sruggle with pride. I struggle as well though I wasn’t aware of it until God’s Holy Spirit recently convicted my heart. I’m in my 70’s and realize it’s been one of the many problems I’ve come to realize in the church during my lifetime, along with a self righteous attitude and judging others who have been deemed unacceptable. These are the very people we are called to disciple with compassion and a heart like Jesus. He wants these people just as much! Mena, this is my first time reading your posts. My spirit is in agreement with you. Believer’s worldwide need to re-examine their hearts and get back to reading and studying their Bibles. Most of us have completely forgotten what Jesus commanded. Instead we started listening to the interpretations of many church leaders who have also lost their way. God have mercy on us as He brings the enlightenment of Holy Spirit back into our churches and wakes up the people to take a stand with God to save our nation. In the name of Jesus Christ King of Kings!