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Unmasking Hidden Pride
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12. Being stubborn. Webster's dictionary defines stubbornness as "unduly determined to exert one's own will, not easily persuaded and difficult to handle or work, resistant." The root issue of stubbornness is willfulness, which is 'I want what I want when I want it'. Another name for pride.
13. Comparisons and competition. 2 Corinthians 10:12
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.2 Corinthians 10 verse 12 makes it clear that comparing oneself with others is unwise. Comparison is a form of competition. It is often overt. For example, emphasizing the size of one's church, the number of converts, etc. However, it can also be the subtle sin of heart that inwardly grieves when another is more successful or rejoices when another pastor's ministry enters hard times. The motive of heart is pride.
This article was taken from the Counselor's Corner, Volume II, Issue 11, published by Counselor's Corner. Used With Permission. Alfred Ells is a senior therapist with New Life Clinic, a Christ-centered counseling and educational ministry. He is a gifted marriage and family counselor, seminar speaker and author of several best-selling books, including One Way Relationships, Released to Love and Family Love.
Al has been counseling and consulting with churches, organizations and individuals for over twenty years. He earned his Masters of Counseling degree at Arizona State University. He founded "House of Hope Counseling"; assisted in the establishment of "Hope Community (Rapha-Hope)" in Scottsdale, a Christ -centered residential addictions treatment facility; "Remuda Ranch", a Christ centered program for women with anorexia or bulimia, located in Wickenburg, Arizona, and "Life Gate", a residential treatment facility for adolescents and their families. Al resides in Mesa, Arizona with his wife Susan. They have four children. E-mail Al at: clergycare@earthlink.net or write to: Alfred H. Ells, M.C., Counselor's Corner, 2855 East Brown Road, Suite 3, Mesa, Arizona 85213, U.S.A. Phone:(480) 325-9350.
This article was taken from the Overcoming Life Digest (Jan/Feb 2000 Issue) bibleresources.org