Dark Night of the Soul - What is Spiritual Pride

Spiritual pride is sneakier than obvious sin - and it can hide inside your prayers, your Bible reading, your theology, and even your humility. Tim Holloway breaks down John of the Cross’s Dark Night of the Soul to show why God’s humbling seasons are not punishment, but formation.If you’ve ever felt spiritually “mature,” looked down on other Christians, or wondered why correction feels so painful, this conversation will challenge you. Tim traces the danger of tribalism, self-righteousness, and false humility, then shows how God uses testing to move you beyond a comfort-first faith into something deeper.You’ll discover: why “nurturing” faith is good, but not meant to be the final stage how spiritual disciplines become dangerous when they turn into badges of honor why comparison, correction, and religious performance reveal hidden pride how false humility can sound holy while actually contradicting what God says about you what true humility looks like when your identity is rooted in God’s view, not public approval Tim also connects the chapter’s themes to practical examples from church culture, morality, and the way believers use scripture, worship, and service either as instruments of love or weapons of superiority. Along the way, he points to the deeper goal of spiritual growth: not looking impressive, but becoming more loving.If you need a reset from religious performance, this episode will expose the subtle ways pride distorts faith and invite you back to a spirituality that is measured by love, not status. Essential listening if you want a more honest, grounded, and transformative walk with God. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.