07. Is Pride Running My Life?

Is pride running your life in ways you don’t recognize? John Ortberg explores pride as an alignment problem: the gap between what we know is good and the desires that pull us in another direction. In this opening teaching focused on pride, John shares a story about his first car, a personal moment of defensiveness, and an unexpected lesson from a four-year-old singing a Rolling Stones song. Through 1 Peter 2:11 and the image of the Lord as our shepherd, he examines how approval, comfort, money, and reputation can take priority over our deepest values. Today’s practice: Notice one moment when what you want conflicts with the person you want to become. Ask God for help, then choose one small act of humility, generosity, courage, or honesty. Scripture explored: 1 Peter 2:11; Psalm 23. Related Scripture: James 4:6–10; Galatians 5:16–17. Subscribe to Become New for regular teaching from John Ortberg and practical encouragement to grow with God in everyday life. #JohnOrtberg #BecomeNew #Humility 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at [email protected] GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Welcome to the World by Sarah Watson License# MB01XUUTGU633PL 00:00 Who am I becoming today? 00:26 Beginning with pride and humility 01:12 A car with an alignment problem 02:08 Pride pulls life out of alignment 02:40 Desires that wage war against the soul 03:37 When desires conflict with values 04:22 Putting desire on the throne 04:39 Wanting generosity, choosing more stuff 05:00 Thinking about the life we leave behind 05:22 Defensiveness and protecting our image 06:03 When approval matters more than courage 06:20 “Feed me”: The demands of pride 07:03 Little Shop of Horrors and insatiable desire 08:06 Humility puts God at the center 08:34 A four-year-old’s unexpected song 09:23 Learning to accept limits 09:50 Making the Lord my shepherd 10:28 A life coming into alignment