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In this episode of Therapy and Theology, Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the nature of pride and the importance of humility. They explore the subtle ways in which pride can manifest in our lives, often disguised as something beautiful or desirable, and how it can lead us astray from our true purpose and relationship with God.
The conversation delves into the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, examining how the serpent's deception appealed to their pride and led them to disobey God's commands. The panelists draw parallels to our own lives, highlighting how even seemingly small or harmless thoughts can cultivate pride and distance us from God's will.
Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the transformative power of humility and its ability to protect, prevent, and preserve us from the destructive forces of pride. The speakers share personal insights and biblical wisdom, encouraging listeners to cultivate a posture of humility in order to experience true peace, security, and confidence in their relationship with God and others.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Pride often masquerades as something desirable or beautiful, but it can lead us astray from our true purpose and relationship with God.
- Humility begins with a proper understanding of God and our identity as His children, fostering a healthy perspective of ourselves and others.
- We must cultivate self-awareness to recognize the seemingly harmless thoughts or curiosities that, if entertained, can lead to destructive consequences.
- True humility protects us from both self-deprecation and arrogance, instilling a sense of confidence and worth rooted in our relationship with God.
- Simple acts of kindness and compassion towards others may hold more significance in the eyes of God than outward accomplishments or accolades.
- Humility is not a one-time achievement but a posture and mindset that we must continually cultivate and practice in our daily lives.
- Humility brings true peace, security, and confidence by aligning our lives with God's will and enabling us to experience His presence and power working through us.
- The path to humility often involves acknowledging our weaknesses and dependence on God, rather than relying on our own strength and abilities.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “But what they do, just like Adam and eve in the garden of Eden. And just like, this big question that we have to just process ourselves is, what is the curious thought that we're entertaining in our lives that if we cultivate that, if we allow that thing to flourish, is actually gonna become incredibly deceptive and destructive things in our lives?“ by Joel Munamali
- “I picture one day, and I hope that this conversation is had between me and the Lord. I hope I do hear, well done, good and faithful servant. But I don't think it's going to be because of what I did. I don't think it's going to be because, you know, wow, we see you wrote a lot of books, you know, wow, you stood on some big stages, and I don't think that's. I think it's going to be more like, hey, remember that random Tuesday where you were in the grocery store and you saw this mom and she was by herself. Maybe she was even a single mom and her kids were just all around her and other people were judging her because her kids were sort of losing it. And you could just see the weight of that situation on her. And remember when you just walked up to her and you said, hey, you are doing better than you think you are. Bad moments don't make bad moms. And remember when you did that? Well done.“ by Lisa Terkeurst
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Therapy and Theology
Lysa TerKeurst
6/13/24
Pride is probably a word most of us could give a quick definition for. It's easy to spot in other people, but how can we operate in self-awareness to know how pride is surfacing in our own lives? And what are the costs of letting pride go unattended?
In this special bonus episode, Lysa, Jim and Joel discuss the layers of pride, revealing its subtle yet profound impact on our relationships with others, God and even ourselves.
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- Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
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