It creeps up on me and
Disguises itself as praise.
"You won't believe what
Jesus did through me today!"
Or pity.
"It's a shame folks have to
Live in hovels like that."
Or preference.
"I hope I'm assigned to that
Table with the stylish ladies."
Or piety.
"I'm glad I've never been
Tempted to smoke or drink."
God hates pride.
I hate it too.
I continually pray He will
Point it out to me when it
Comes calling.
I want to humble myself willingly
So that He won't need to do it
For me.
Jack's Medal
Jack always liked to brag that
He received an award for
Humility, but when he
Accepted it, the donor took
It back. :)