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Can I still have a sense of pride when I'm struggling to make ends meet?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen my share of struggles and triumphs. And I've come to realize that pride can be a sneaky thing. It can masquerade as humility, making us think we're being humble when we're actually just trying to gain attention or avoid being seen as weak. But I believe that true humility is not about being seen as weak, but about recognizing our strengths and weaknesses and giving credit where credit is due. For me, pride is not about being proud of my accomplishments or my family. It's about recognizing that I'm not the center of the universe. As a Christian, I believe that my identity is rooted in my relationship with God, not in my own abilities or accomplishments. And when I remember that, I can start to see my struggles in a different light. I can see that I'm not struggling just because I'm a failure, but because I'm human and I'm trying to live up to God's standards. So, can I still have a sense of pride when I'm struggling to make ends meet? I believe that pride is not the same as self-esteem. Self-esteem is about feeling good about myself, but pride is about thinking more highly of myself than I ought to. And when I'm struggling to make ends meet, I can still have a sense of pride, not because I'm proud of my financial situation, but because I'm proud of my resilience and my ability to trust in God's provision. I can be proud of my family and my community, who are supporting me through this difficult time. And I can be proud of my own efforts to seek God's guidance and wisdom.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
mere christianity
c s lewis
depression
edward welch
practicing the way
john mark comer
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