Fruits of Pride #4
by adustyframe ~ April 15th, 2008I think it’s a very good exercise to look at these and honestly search our own hearts.
I am amazed at how pride disguises itself. I’m also amazed at HOW many ways it displays itself.
Pride though is one of the 3 major root sins. Lust of the eyes, Lust of the flesh, and Pride of life.
Here are the other posts on this topic.
31. I’m not very open to input. I don’t pursue correction for my life. I tend to be unteachable and slow to repent when corrected. I don’t really see correction as a positive thing. I am offended when people probe the motivations of my heart or seek to adjust me.
32. I have a hard time admitting that I am wrong. I find myself covering up or excusing my sins. It is hard for me to confess my sins to others or to ask for forgiveness.
33. I view correction as an intrusion into my privacy rather than an instrument of God for my welfare. I can’t identify anyone who would feel welcome to correct me.
34. I resent people who attempt to correct me. I don’t respond with gratefulness and sincere appreciation for their input. Instead I am tempted to accuse them and dwell on their faults. I get bitter and withdraw.
35. When corrected, I become contentious and argumentative. I don’t take people’s observations seriously. I minimize and make excuses or give explanations.
36. I am easily angered and offended. I don’t like being crossed or disagreed with. I find myself thinking, “I can’t believe they did that to me.” I often feel wronged.
37. I have “personality conflicts” with others. I have a hard time getting along with certain kinds of people.
38. I lack respect for other people. I don’t think very highly of most people. I have a hard time encouraging and honoring others unless they really do something great.
39. I am a slanderer. I find myself either giving or receiving evil reports about others. I justify this by thinking the things I say or hear are simply true about them. I deceive myself by a lack of concern about the effect of slander on me because of my supposed maturity level. I think I can handle it. I convince myself I only share with others the things I really think they legitimately need to know. I don’t tell all.
40. I am divisive. I tend to resist or resent authority. I don’t like other people giving me orders or directions or even guidance and advise.
April 15th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Lizzie, do you know who originally wrote these? You mentioned a friend in your first post on this — I didn’t know if she wrote them or if they were sermon notes or what. They are quite insightful and convicting.
Barbara, I think it was her pastor. I will see if I can find out.