Category Archives: PASSION Virtues

Passion Points

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Here are some good posts for your weekend: Don’t worry… Eight Reasons Why My Anxiety is Pointless and Foolish – Justin Taylor Exactly what the title says! …be happy The Road to Happiness Part One and Part Two – Paul … Continue reading →

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Book Look: Humility and Humility

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

I have been sharing quotes from two books on humility for the last few weeks.  Both are excellent books that I want to commend to you. Humility: The Forgotten Virtue is by Wayne A. Mack (with Joshua Mack).  The Macks … Continue reading →

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Passion Points

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Here are some good posts focusing on specific sins which undoubtedly tempt many of us: Do You Take Irritibility Seriously? – Phil Ryken (via Crossway) A helpful exploration of a common sin.  One quote:  We should take our irritability much more seriously, because … Continue reading →

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Pride and Honor

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

How often do we expect to be treated in a certain way because of our position, our age, or our knowledge?  How we respond when we are not given the honor that we expect is a good indication of how … Continue reading →

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Pride and Worry

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I have to remember that whenever I feel buried under care, the real issue is pride and my self-sufficiency.  I must deliberately and specifically cast my cares upon Him and thereby humble myself.   Don’t be mistaken.  God hasn’t gone anywhere.  … Continue reading →

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Pride and Grumbling

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Those who grumble and complain about the circumstances of their lives are manifesting a spirit of pride.  A person who complains about his circumstances does so because he thinks he deserves better.  A humble person, on the other hand, willingly … Continue reading →

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Definitions of Pride

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Pride is when sinful human beings aspire to the status and position of God and refuse to acknowledge their dependence upon him. – C. J. Mahaney in Humility Pride consists in attributing to ourselves and demanding for ourselves the honor, … Continue reading →

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