Sometime we often run of the road. However, sometimes we just have to get back on. To many times in our life, we can go too far. Our pride or the big head, as they say, gets in the way. As Christian we can be to proud of our life or puffed up to show good works. Pride or Boasting can be a good thing. Paul uses it to tell us of his rejoicing in the Lord (II Cor. 10:17). It can also be pride to be a Christian and have the honor of knowing Christ (Gal. 6:14). We can have a weakness of pride or being puffed up (II Cor. 11:30). Yes, there are two sides from being boastful.
The first and the most difficult struggles are acting in a way that we are puffed up. The negative of being too boastful can lead in the hands of the devil. The negative pride describes those who boast not in God but in themselves or their own ability (I Cor. 4:7). People often think they can do anything without God (James 4:16). However, there is a difference in a good pride and negative pride. It really depends on how you use the word or use it in your walk.
As I have said before Paul used in a way that helps the Christian feel confident in doing the work of the Lord. We should boast or rejoice in the Lord daily (II Cor. 10:17). Paul had pride in the church at Corinth (II Cor. 7:14). As a congregation or as an individual we should have a rejoicing attitude when we have the pleasure of serving God. Yes, it is a pleasure for all Christians to know God. As Christian’s we have an avenue to understand and we should honor that everyday. Paul also uses as pride to know fellow believers (I Cor. 15:31; II Cor. 7:4, 14; 8:24). We should also have a pride or glorying attitude toward our service to God (Rom. 15:17).
The positive attitude can be pride at times. However, we should never over use pride or being puffed up. If we feel our work is over and we do not have any room to grow, then that is when pride will over take you. Make it an attitude to have confidence in the Lord and do not be the negative pride! Rejoice in the Lord always for this is the will of the Lord.
