Thought 251
Pride
Porn, selfishness, gluttony, moral
infidelity, etc…are all tied to pride directly. All sin is tied in some way
shape or form to pride. In the very beginning of the Bible, we find Eve
partaking of the fruit because she desired to be like God and have more
“wisdom.” Satan tempted Eve with the same lie he believed!—that he could be
superior to God: that he could be more knowledgeable, wise, or powerful than
God. Rebellion is linked to the prideful heart as is every sin. The prideful
thoughts of the heart work their way out in a man’s actions and words and earn
him the accurate labels of liar, adulterer, murderer, slanderer, fornicator,
etc…
If you seem to be constantly
battling pride. First, confess your fault to God and perhaps a spiritual friend
(it is not required to confess your sin to a friend, but it greatly increases
the coming of victory over it [James 5:16]). Second, purpose to remain faithful
despite the temptation. Third, memorize Scripture related your specific
temptation and quote it when temptation comes. Jesus used this method to send
o’ll Satan packing his bags. Fourth, be alert and keep your guard up for fresh
or renewed attacks of the battle and repeat the previous steps as needed. Finally,
remember to listen for the Holy Spirit to share your victories humbly when appropriate
for godly testimony to fellow Christians and unbelievers.
