"Prideful Idol"

One television show my entire family enjoys watching is American Idol. We’ve been “fans” for years. Last week, it hit me how each season the same four types of pride are revealed in the contestants. Do any of these feel familiar?

~Contestant 1: Thinks too much of herself-This contestant has limited talent, but claims everyone tells her she’s the greatest singer. Or she does have talent and loves to boast about it.

~Contestant 2: Thinks too little of herself-When this contestant is complimented, she puts herself down, and can’t receive or believe the compliment. “You really thought that was good? I don’t think I sang very well.”

~Contestant 3: Thinks too little of others-This contestant criticizes the judges and other contestants.

~Contestant 4: This contestant thinks she knows best. When contestants ignore the judge’s advice because they think they know better, they usually find themselves turned away or voted off the show.

Can you relate to any of these examples?

Can you think of any scriptures that speak against pride?

What character quality needs to develop to overcome pride?

Who are you in relation to God?

Think about it…Pray about it…Share about it