Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere flea bites in comparison: it was through Pride that the devil became the devil: Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind… There Lewis said,Īccording to Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. Lewis, another top contender for having had the greatest impact for Christ in the twentieth century, called pride “the great sin.” Every believer should read his chapter by that title in Mere Christianity.
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For the good of our souls, then, we need to gain a clearer understanding of pride and humility and of how to forsake the one and embrace the other.Ĭ.S. Humility, on the other hand, is often seen as weakness, and few of us know much about it or pursue it. Yet few of us realize how dangerous it is to our souls and how greatly it hinders our intimacy with God and love for others.
And it is also alive and well in ordinary people, including each of us. Pride and arrogance are conspicuous among the rich, the powerful, the successful, the famous, and celebrities of all sorts, and even some religious leaders. In fact, what throughout history has been recognized as the deadliest of vices is now almost celebrated as a virtue in our culture.
One hears surprisingly little from church or parachurch leaders about either of these subjects. How many recent sermons have you heard on pride or humility? Probably not many. His succinct statement about pride and humility goes straight to the heart of what the Bible teaches about the deadly root of our sins and sorrows. Stott, a remarkably humble man of great abilities and accomplishments who is often said to have made the greatest impact for Christ of anyone in the twentieth century. “Pride is your greatest enemy, humility is your greatest friend.” So said the late John R.W. From the Winter 2011 issue of Knowing & Doing: