I understand what you are saying about the secret pride being a sin, but I have to wonder about something. I often don't feel worthy - I am not worthy of His Grace and Forgiveness. Many times I will discuss this with other Christians friends or acquaintances and it is replied to as though that too is a sin - because we are all worthy and it doesn't come with a price, it is His gift to us. So where is the balance, and being human is it even possible to have a healthy balance there? Sometimes I feel totally unworthy, most of the time actually, but sometimes I am proud of myself for resisting certain temptations. I don't think that either have affected my relationship with God because I think He knows how He created us.
I hope this doesn't get taken wrong, I'm really just curious of others opinions on this. THank you.
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