22. Are you a perfectionist? Do you get irked or impatient with people who aren’t?
23. Do you tend to be controlling—of your mate, your children, friends, those in your workplace?
24. Do you frequently interrupt people when they are speaking?
25. Does your husband feel intimidated by your “spirituality”?
26. Does your husband feel like he can never measure up to your expectations of what it means to be a good husband, a spiritual leader, etc.?
27. Do you often complain—about the weather, your health, your circumstances, your job, your church?
28. Do you talk about yourself too much?
29. Are you more concerned about your problems, needs, burdens than about others’ concerns?
30. Do you worry about what others think of you? Too concerned about your reputation or your family’s reputation?
31. Do you neglect to express gratitude for “little things”? To God? To others?
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32. Do you neglect prayer and intake of the Word?
33. Do you get hurt if your accomplishments/or acts of service are not recognized or rewarded?
34. Do you get hurt if your feelings or opinions are not considered when your mate or your boss is making a decision or if you are not informed when a change or decision is made?
35. Do you react to rules? Do you have a hard time being told what to do?
36. Are you self-conscious because of your lack of education or natural beauty, or your socio-economic status?
37. Do you avoid participating in certain events, for fear of being embarrassed or looking foolish?
38. Do you avoid being around certain people because you feel inferior compared to them/don’t feel you measure up?
39. Are you uncomfortable inviting people to your home because you don’t think it’s nice enough or you can’t afford to do lavish entertaining?
40. Is it hard for you to let others know when you need help (practical or spiritual)?
41. When is the last time you said these words to a family member, friend or coworker: “I was wrong; would you please forgive me?” (If it’s been more than a month, mark it down!)
Are you sitting here thinking how many of these questions apply to someone you know? Feeling pretty good that none of these signs of pride really apply to you?
This article about signs of pride originally appeared here.
