It’s wise for us to be aware of signs of pride in ourselves.
41 Key Signs of Pride
- Do you look down on those who are less educated, less affluent, less refined or less successful than yourself?
- Do you think of yourself as more spiritual than your mate, others in your in your church?
- Do you have a judgmental spirit toward those who don’t make the same lifestyle choices you do…dress standards, how you school your kids, entertainment standards, etc.?
- Are you quick to find fault with others and to verbalize those thoughts to others?
- Do you have a sharp, critical tongue?
- Do you frequently correct or criticize your mate, your pastor or other people in positions of leadership (teachers, youth director, etc.)?
- Do you give undue time, attention and effort to your physical appearance—hair, make-up, clothing, weight, body shape, avoiding appearance of aging?
- Are you proud of the schedule you keep, how disciplined you are, how much you are able to accomplish?
- Are you driven to receive approval, praise or acceptance from others?
- Are you argumentative?
- Do you generally think your way is the right way, the only way or the best way?
- Do you have a touchy, sensitive spirit? Easily offended? Get your feelings hurt easily?
- Are you guilty of pretense? Trying to leave a better impression of yourself than is really true? (Would the people at church be shocked if they knew what you were like at home?)
- Do you have a hard time admitting when you are wrong?
- Do you have a hard time confessing your sin to God or others (not just in generalities but specifics)?
- Do you have a hard time sharing your real spiritual needs/struggles with others?
- Do you have a hard time praying aloud with others?
- Are you excessively shy?
- Do you have a hard time reaching out and being friendly to people you don’t know at church?
- Do you resent being asked or expected to serve your family, your parents or others?
- Do you become defensive when you are criticized or corrected?
