Pride

Pride is something we will all struggle with from time to time. Chances are, you have it, but first, let's look at the definition of pride: 1. inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, accomplishments, rank, or elevation in office, which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve, and often in contempt of others. To value one's self; to gratify self-esteem. (American Dictionary of the English Language) As the dictionary said, pride can lead to very selfish and possibly mean things! (Not something to be desired) Now although most of you do not think that you go so far as to distance yourself, or put on airs, most of you will remember some time when you thought of yourself as better than someone else. But whether you know you have pride or not, how do you deal with pride? First of all, humble service. You could go out and mow somebody's lawn for them, do you siblings chore for them, lots of things! But do them for god, and not for yourself, or for glory. (1 Corinthians 10:31) Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Proverbs 29:23 (KJV)
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Obadiah 1:3 (KJV)
The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee,

1 John 2:16 (KJV)
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Do Hard Things

A few days ago, I read Alex and Brett Harris's book, "Do Hard Things" this book inspired me greatly, motivated me to want to do something with myself, and made me want to manage a campaign! in this book, Alex and Brett give examples of problems most teenagers will deal with, "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man;" (1 Corinthians 10:13) and address them in a way that the common teenager can understand. "but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it." (1 Corinthians 10:13b) So, from now on, I will be reading a lot more books, and hoping to grow mentally, and spiritually!
And I recommend, that if you have not already, to buy Do Hard Things, and read continuously
http://biblicalblueprints.org/products/Why_Study_Theology-bkl.pdf I would especially like to encourage the teens to read. Very often young people will have "bookophobia" and stay away from books. But how can these lead their family when they grow up? how will they refute wrong ideas? Studying, and especially God's word, will prepare you for the future, and aid you today.

First Post

Hello to my readers, (if there is more than one of you) welcome to my blog, "My Thoughts".
This blog is an attempt to share my musings with the world, and hopefully impact someone for the better, and hopefully someone will help me become a better person.
As for my beliefs, I am a Republican and very Conservative, as well as a Protestant, Reformed Christian. I enjoy listening to, and playing music, and homeschooling enables me to spend as much extra time as I want playing music. I am not yet very experienced at this, so please have patience as I further my areas of expertise.
I blog with anticipation!
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