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.