The Eighth Deadly Sin Nominations from the Floor More candidates for ministry's eighth deadly sin. I can preach it. I can clear my throat, put my hand on your shoulder and comfort you with eloquent words. A by-product of pride, prayerlessness grows when pastor relies on himself rather than God.
Past success can be a deterrent to future blessing.
Pride can subtly incline me to rely more on my ability to make things happen rather than leaning persistently on Christ. The challenges of today require fresh, dependent faith today. God, apparently, is interested in growth and depths that occur in a different, more personal way. And still I look for the formula. John Breitmeier, Albany, Oregon Undervaluing others' gifts I've seen this sin in the attitude toward the gift of administration.