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Quoting C.J. Mahaney in his book titled, Humility: True Greatness, “The real issue here is not if pride exists in your heart; it’s where pride exists and how pride is being expressed in your life.”

Check if it is true in your life today – otherwise, would others say you are

characterized by the statements below. 

  □ I am quick to accept correction from my parents or siblings.  Pr. 12:15

  □ I look for opportunities to build others up.  Phil. 2:3

  □ I willingly and purposefully admit my weaknesses and my sins, and confess them to others. James 5:16 , Pr. 28:13

  □ In conversations, I do more listening than talking. Romans 12:10

  □ I am quick to give God the glory when others point out my talents or giftings. 1 Cor. 3:2, Rom. 7:18

  □ I thank my parents when they bring observation or correction in my life. 1 Peter 5:5

  □ I seek out others on a regular basis to bring observation or speak into my life.  Pr. 11:14, Pr. 29:18

  □ I am not distracted in thought but listen intently when my parents are talking to me.  Phil. 2:3

 □  I am sincerely happy for others when they receive something undeserved.  Gal. 5:26

  □  When others are talking, I patiently wait my turn.  Phil 2:3, James 1:19

  □ I do not like to be the center of attention. Luke 17:10

  □ I rarely find myself in disagreements with others.  Pr. 13:10

  □  When listening to a sermon, I recognize quickly how it relates to me and my life.  Ps. 101:5

  □ I am quick to go to someone when I have offended them.

  □ I have a healthy distrust of myself.  Pr. 16:25, Jer. 17:9

  □ I am quick to forgive others.  Pr. 20:9, 2 Cor. 3:5, Col. 3:13, Luke 6:36

  □  When there is conflict in my life, I pray first that God would reveal my areas of sin rather than God changing the other person. 1 Cor. 4:7

  □ I assume the best in others rather than judging their motives. 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Cor. 16:14, Matt. 7:1-5, Phil. 2:4

  □ I am not quick to give an explanation or excuse for my behavior.  Pr. 28:13

  □  When a story or situation is being told incorrectly, I am content in keeping silent and do not need to correct them.  Rom. 12:10