Currently I feel like life is going pretty well, I exercise, play bass, and read my bible everyday. And it's getting to be a pretty awesome way to live. But right now I'm afraid that I may be getting prideful and seeing how pride is a sin just like any other I need to be remembering to have a thankful heart and not a prideful one. To God be the glory and praise; He is worthy, I am nothing.
"I know now that glory has not a place near my hands or any man" - As Cities Burn
I was thinking about this just the other day, and I came to the conclusion that music is one of the biggest ways people can horde pride. I mean, look at all of those hipsters; one of the biggest part of their lives is the music they listen to. I have so many friends here at college, and elsewhere for that matter, that think of themselves as better for the music they listen to. But, it's not just listening, it's also playing. Man, I get so darn prideful when I learn a new scale, or when I can figure out the key and chords to a song without looking it up. I have also decided that this is the reason God hasn't given me the opportunity to lead worship for anything. I always ask him for a chance, but then I notice where my pride level is. God is definitely teaching me a lesson, I just suck at listening. Pride's tough, bro. In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul says, "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst." I don't actually think that Paul was the worst sinner. Sure, he persecuted and killed Christians, but there are plenty of murderers in the world who now know Christ. I think that Paul was telling us to make ourselves less, so that Christ can be more. Love you bro, God bless.
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