Pride is when sinful human beings
aspire to the status and position of God and
refuse to acknowledge their dependence upon him.
– C. J. Mahaney in Humility
Pride consists in attributing to ourselves
and demanding for ourselves the honor,
privileges, prerogatives, rights, and power
that are due to God alone.
– Wayne A. Mack (with Joshua Mack) in Humility
The last few weeks we have focussed on just one issue for Passion Points. As a result, a lot of good posts have piled up. Here they are – happy reading!
First, on the issue of pride. Gospel Centric gives us a self-diagnostic test with fifty fruits of pride to see if we are in fact proud. From Gospel Centric we also get five things to know about pride and 10 thoughts on overcoming pride. Meanwhile Thabiti Anyabwile gives us what I would consider the secret for overcoming pride. And John Piper gives us a good song about thinking much of God instead of ourselves.
Second, some good posts on the gospel and sanctification. Josh Moody gives us good definition of the gospel – which includes a new life now. Jared Compton discusses how the gospel is good news now – how changes our lives. Crossway gives us thoughts on how to fight for personal sanctification.
Third, three more good posts on various issues:
Hope you have a great weekend!
Brian J. Mikul 