My Name Is Pride - by Beth Moore

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.

I cheat you of your God-given destiny . . . because

you demand your own way.

I cheat you of contentment . . . because you

"deserve better than this."

I cheat you of knowledge . . . because you already

know it all.

I cheat you of healing . . . because you're too full of

me to forgive.

I cheat you of holiness . . . because you refuse to

admit when you're wrong.

I cheat you of vision . . . because you'd rather look

in the mirror than out a window.

I cheat you of genuine friendship . . . because

nobody's going to know the real you.

I cheat you of love . . . because real romance

demands sacrifice.

I cheat you of greatness in heaven . . . because you

refuse to wash another's feet on earth.

I cheat you of God's glory . . . because I convince

you to seek your own.

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.

You like me because you think I'm always looking

out for you. Untrue.

I'm looking to make a fool of you.

God has so much for you, I admit, but don't worry . .. .

If you stick with me

You'll never know.

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