09. Good Pride, Bad Pride

How does humility make us wiser? John Ortberg explores the subtle ways pride affects our faith, relationships, and ability to see ourselves clearly. Drawing on Proverbs 11:2, Cornelius Plantinga, and C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters, John distinguishes healthy satisfaction from excessive self-congratulation. He considers how insecurity can fuel self-promotion and how pride can sneak into even our attempts to become humble. John closes with a familiar song, “Jesus Loves Me,” and an invitation to admit our limits, ask God for strength, and experience the freedom of being loved without having to prove ourselves. Today’s practice: When you feel the urge to impress or defend yourself, remember that Jesus loves you. Ask for help, listen openly, and practice one small act of humility. Scripture explored: Proverbs 11:2; Matthew 18:1–4; Matthew 19:13–15. Related Scripture: Proverbs 9:10. 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 The battle to become who God wants us to be 00:22 With humility comes wisdom 00:52 Seeing ourselves in proportion 01:12 How pride sneaks into spiritual growth 01:48 C.S. Lewis on becoming proud of humility 02:16 Humor, perspective, and letting go 02:36 Healthy satisfaction and unhealthy pride 03:33 The damage pride can do 04:08 When self-promotion becomes normal 04:37 Pride and the insecurity underneath 05:21 A remarkably self-confident personal ad 06:23 Why pride is easier to see in others 06:52 God is God, and I am not 07:32 “Jesus Loves Me” and childlike humility 08:27 Why entering the kingdom requires humility 08:59 Admitting weakness and asking for strength 10:07 Loved without having to be impressive 10:38 The freedom and relief of humility