So far we’ve focused on culture’s greatest goal (trying to change our identity) and culture’s greatest test (pulling us away from worshipping God). Now it’s time to consider our culture’s greatest sin: pride. Pride is one of those words that has come to be synonymous with self-confidence and strength of character. And while there’s nothing wrong with a healthy sense of self, I believe to stay healthy, we must stay humble. Anytime we feel like we’re better than another person, or another group of people, then pride inflates our egos. Anytime we place ourselves before God, we’re in even bigger
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