“Proud To Be Humble”

Thursday, March 05, 2020

What is the difference between good pride and bad pride?  Or is there even such thing as good pride?

Sincerely,
Humble

Dear Humble,

The type of pride we are warned against is arrogance.  God loves a humble man, and He finds no pleasure in those that think too highly of themselves (Jas 4:6).  Whenever your Bible talks about pride, this is the type of pride that is being discussed.  The proud man that thinks he is something when he isn’t is trouble waiting to happen (1 Cor 10:12).

On the other hand, in the English language, we talk about taking pride in your work or being proud of your accomplishments.  Most often when people say things like that, they mean they take seriously their responsibilities or are rejoicing over a success… this isn’t wrong at all.  The Bible tells us that whatever we do, we should do with all our might (Eccl 9:10).  We are told to rejoice in the work of our hands and the blessings that come along with hard work (Eccl 5:18).  Taking joy in your work and in your accomplishments is fine… but don’t get a big head and turn to conceit and arrogance.

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