Cancer cells of pride begin to form when we stubbornly want to have everything our way, instead of yielding to the Will of God and the needs and desires of others. When in a debate with someone else, we may conclude that our knowledge is superior, and we delight in winning the argument. When we are unwilling to acknowledge an offense and seek forgiveness, pride is taking hold in our souls. More seriously, when we look down on people who are not similar in color, race, national origin, or economic standing, the cancer of pride has already moved into an advanced stage. Perhaps one of the more subtle forms of this cancer called pride is when we think that our own experience with God makes us bit better than other people who haven't been so blessed, as if God's blessings are rewards for our own goodness.
Today is a good day to take inventory.
Let's come to the spiritual health clinic or God's Word and receive a check-up for the cancer of pride, and then allow the Divine Healer to apply treatment. At the same time, we are often slow to seek a healing touch for the afflictions of the soul. But while we're talking about pride, let's at the same time consider its opposite, humility. The Scripture repeatedly speaks concerning Humility. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.