Pride is the ruin of us all
We all know in an abstract way each of us has faults. But, I think we’re pretty blind to most of them – I know I am. I’d like to think I am fairly aware and know myself, but it’s probably not true.
Living in community is supposed to a place where some of these faults can (and should) get more out in the open.
Are we ready the give and receive that kind of feedback?
I heard from our pastor that it’s our pride that holds us back from pointing out another’s faults, because we’re afraid they’ll do the same, and that’s a hard blow to our own pride.
Which means we haven’t crucified our old self, and our pride, yet. And so then we’re living under the law and not grace.
It’s a progression – crushed by the law, belief in Christ, crucified with him, dead to our old self, resurrection to our new self, and then living by the Spirit. You can’t be living well by the Spirit if the old self is still not dead.
Get rid of pride and then communion with others is possible, and to our benefit!