Spiritual pride

[Dan]

Seeking humility.

Those of us who have found a higher power in our lives can feel truly blessed. We know we're on the right path by witnessing the wonderful changes that continue to come into our lives.

One pitfall in this, however, is the risk of becoming "spiritually proud." We sometimes feel that our beliefs are so superior that others should accept them as well. We even become critical of the beliefs of others.

If this happens, we actually will be severing our own conscious contact with our higher power. False pride is a new form will be back in charge. Others will sense this too, and may withdraw from us.

Our best safeguard against this trap of spiritual pride is a reminder that we don't have all the answers. We can share our understanding with others, but we should never imply that we know what's best for them. Spiritual growth should being humility, not more of the pride that was destroying us.

I can leave all outcomes in god's hands today, knowing that everything is being controlled in a spiritual way.

From the book Walk in Dry Places.

[Five]

Dan, if you ask me (and I don't know much anyway) then THIS is the KEY ingrediant for succesful sanity and sobriety in AA. I have told you about my mate. The most spiritual man I know - but was more interested in talking about soccer. Know what I mean????

Anyway I like it. I get "intellectual" pride a lot - and I normally try and cut it down to its rightful size.

[Autumn]

Originally Posted by Five

Anyway I like it. I get "intellectual" pride a lot - and I normally try and cut it down to its rightful size.

And to remember that even the most intellectual of persons are but fledglings within the Great Expanse.

[historyteach]

Dan;
I really like this one.
Thanks for sharing.

Shalom!

[Grimnar]

I am still trying to find my higher power. That's okay... I have patience.