The Whisper of Pride

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

February 8th Sermon, Day 2

There's a dangerous voice that whispers to all of us, and it's more subtle than we might expect. It doesn't shout accusations or make grand proclamations. Instead, it quietly suggests that we're different, that we're above the struggles that bring others down. This voice has a name: hubris.

David fell victim to this same whisper. As a man after God's own heart, as the king who had defeated Goliath and united Israel, he likely believed he was beyond the kind of moral failures that destroyed other leaders. The rules, he may have thought, were different for him.

Pride rarely announces itself with fanfare. More often, it whispers reassuring lies: 'You've done enough good to earn a little slack.' 'You're stronger than others who have fallen.' 'You can handle what they couldn't.' These whispers are particularly dangerous because they contain just enough truth to be believable.

The reality is that none of us are immune to failure. The pastor who has preached for decades, the parent who has raised godly children, the person who has walked faithfully with God for years - we all remain vulnerable to the same temptations that have felled others throughout history.

Recognizing our vulnerability isn't pessimistic; it's protective. When we acknowledge that we're not above falling, we're more likely to put up guardrails, seek accountability, and depend on God's strength rather than our own. Humility becomes our shield against the very pride that would destroy us.

Bible Verse

'Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.' - James 1:15

Reflection Question

In what areas of your life might pride be whispering that you're above the struggles others face?

Quote

Pride rarely announces itself loudly. Most often it whispers, “You've done enough. Come on, you're fine.”

Prayer

Father, protect me from the dangerous whisper of pride. Help me to remain humble and dependent on You, recognizing that I am not above the temptations that have brought down others. Keep me close to You. Amen.