It’s pride because it means you think it’s all about you.
This, is something that I didn’t realise I still thought. I am still sort of okay with having self-doubts and insecurity, and being comfortable with this. But as stated in the linked article… what we’re all about is the fact that we’re not adequate. But God is.
Our self-doubts are all about self-centredness.
what alot of trite ridiculousness. typical of the ‘i doubt myself so there must be something wrong with me narrative’. ‘but i know i’ll make myself feel better now by vicariuosly claiming its all ok’. being a christian isnt a get out of life free ticket.
the error in self doubt is that it isnt in question. simply dont do it and you might actually achieve something with your life.
its ok to make a ‘ mistake’ but YOU be careful in your new found pride wont you!?
Thanks for the reply Julian.
Just to set the context: this is my personal blog where I write about the things that I face, or reblog the posts that I read on a daily basis, and it is all my personal expression about what I’m going through or the way I process these situations.
I didn’t intend to come across as proud or that I was vicariously claiming that it’s all okay, but more that I am still prone to lapse into self-doubt. I didn’t validate it, just acknowledged that while I’m still imperfect and God is still doing a work in me so I can work towards doing it less and less. And there IS something wrong with me – it’s the human condition, and the process of sanctification is… a process, not a single event.
You’re right, it’s better that we don’t do it at all but I had to acknowledge that I still struggle with this kind of thing.
Hope that answers your comment and that you take this reply in light of the whole blog – not just this single post. And I hope that it’s an encouragement to know that even though I am a bit messed up, I don’t take Christianity as a “get out of life free ticket” – I’m genuinely trying.