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Why There is No Comparing Ourselves to One Another in the Kingdom

November 23, 2012 by mattperman

The reason is that the work God enables you to do for him is a gift. A gift to you, first of all. This is why it makes no sense to compare. Why would we begrudge that God did not give us a gift intended for another? It wouldn’t fit. It would be like giving […]

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What is Pride? (And What is Humility?)

June 17, 2011 by mattperman

I find these definitions from CJ Mahaney’s book Humility very helpful: Humility: Honestly assessing ourselves in light of God’s holiness and our sinfulness. Pride: Aspiring to the state and position of God and refusing to acknowledge our dependence on him.

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