Here is a quick pride test:
Think about the motivation behind what you are currently doing and consider which is most true:
It’s all about me…
OR
It’s all about God or others…
Now, ask yourself these questions:
- Why is God blessing your efforts?
- Who should most get the credit?
- What if no one recognizes your efforts, would you still be glad you did as much as you did?
If you had to take a pride test, how would you do?
yeah I feel the same way
WOW!! I would more than likely would fail the test BIG TIME!!!!
The major issue for me would be other people taking credit for things that I did. I know that there are some things that I might get recognized for but as far as the major things…there may be a fine line that some might draw attention to other people higher up in an organization that those at the lower end of the totem pole that did most of the work.
As far as why God should bless my efforts, I think that He blesses all of us for what we do whether it be big or small.
I just thank God that He was able to send his son to die on the cross for our sins. I, also, truly believe that he deserves all credit for what we do for Him.
Jeremy, thanks for having a humble enough heart to admit where you may struggle!