Pride is a Cheater

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.

I cheat you of your God-given destiny…
Because you demand your own way.

I cheat you of contentment…
Because you “deserve better than this.”

I cheat you of knowledge…
Because you already know it all.

I cheat you of healing…
Because you’re too full of self to forgive.

I cheat you of holiness…
Because you refuse to admit when you’re wrong.

I cheat you of vision…
Because you’d rather look in the mirror than out a window.

I cheat you of genuine friendship…
Because nobody’s going to know the real you.

I cheat you of love…
Because true love demands sacrifice.

I cheat you of greatness in Heaven…
Because you refuse to wash another’s feet on earth.

I cheat you of God’s glory…
Because I convince you to seek your own.

My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
You like me because you think I’m always looking out for you.

Untrue.

I’m looking to make a fool of you.

God has so much for you, I admit, but don’t worry…
If you stick with me—you’ll never know.