Monday, September 11, 2006

Ever thought about the effect of pride in your life?

Beth Moore wrote this poem in one of her books...

My Name is Pride

My name is Pride

I cheat you of your God-given destiny…
Because you demand your own way.

I cheat you out of contentment…
Because you deserve better than this.

I cheat you out of knowledge…
Because you already know it all.

I cheat you out of holiness…
Because you refuse to admit when you’re wrong.

I cheat you out 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 demand 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.