My name is Pride

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
I cheat you of your God-given destiny...
because you demand your own way.
I cheat you of contentment...
because you "deserve better than this."
I cheat you of knowledge...
because you already know it all.
I cheat you of healing...
because you're too full of me to forgive.
I cheat you of holiness...
because you refuse to admit when you're wrong.
I cheat you of genuine friendship...
because nobody's going to know the real you.
I cheat you of love...because real romance
demands sacrifice.
I cheat you of greatness in heaven...
because you refuse to wash another's feet on earth.
I cheat you of God's glory...
because I convince you to seek your own.

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
You like me because you think
I'm always looking out for you.
Untrue.
I'm looking to make a fool of you.
God has so much for you,
I admit, but don't worry...
if you stick with me
You’ll never know.

Written by Beth Moore