Pride impedes our relationship with God from "summary" of Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Pride is a dangerous thing. It is a sneaky enemy that can creep into our hearts without us even realizing it. When we are proud, we are essentially saying to God, "I've got this. I don't need You." Pride makes us believe that we are in control of our own lives and that we don't need to rely on God for anything. The truth is, pride is a barrier that separates us from God. It creates distance between us and our Creator because it puts us in the driver's seat instead of letting God take the wheel. When we are prideful, we are essentially telling God that we don't need Him, that...
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