Here's the audio of this talk:
http://www.marshill.cc/faithwalkers/2007/podcastSession 8
One of the quotes that may pertain:
Think about it. Even church-hopping is pride. 1 out of 6 Christians will change church every year and 1 out of 6 will attend more than one church on a rotating basis. This is just pride. All we’re saying is, “I am not going to get close, because I am not going to become anyone’s servant.”
Here are a few questions to help us find out just how proud we are:
1. When you are lost, do you stop and ask for directions?
Always, Never, sometimes?
2. Do you find yourself admiring yourself in the mirror?
Always, Never, sometimes?
3. Do you think you are superior to the people around you?
Always, Never, sometimes?
4. Do you find yourself bragging about your accomplishments?
Always, Never, sometimes?
5. Do you think most people are lucky to have you as their friend?
Always, Never, sometimes?
6. Do you like the idea of personal servants?
Always, Never, sometimes?]
These questions don't all reek of pride! I think you SHOULD look in the mirror and think you look great! You're just admiring God's handiwork. We need to be able to see God's handiwork everywhere. And asking for directions? It's completely plausible that people don't ask for directions because they like the challenge, they have kids in the car, they don't want to talk to strangers... That's silly! The judgmental tone is just over the top.
Here's what I think the questions on discerning pride should be:
1. Do you think that you have a special mission that only YOU and your friends are fulfilling?
Always, Sometimes, Never
2. Do you think YOU have all the answers and your unsaved or non-GC neighbors have little to no answers?
Always, Sometimes, Never
3. Do you think that God orchestrates worldwide or community happenings to teach YOU or your group a lesson?
Always, Sometimes, Never
4. Do you think that YOU and your partners in your mission are "Extraordinary," of the "Highest Caliber," or unique in your passion, commitment, obedience, or character?
Always, Sometimes, Never
5. Do you preach messages that tell everyone else what they are doing wrong?
Always, Sometimes, Never
By these questions... GC as a movement and GC celebrities would be teeming with pride.
Also don't you love this quote?? In the audio you can hear it... he edited it out of the written transcript.
Serving all the time? Ever afraid of burn-out? Get over it! Get your eyes off yourself. Burnout is another word for pride.
Okay, then! That explains a few things, doesn't it?