The Paul Tripp Podcast 1028. What Are The Red Flags Of Proud Pastors? | Ask Paul Tripp
Jan 30, 2026
A discussion about identifying prideful behavior in pastoral ministry. Short lists of attitudes and actions that reveal self-glory. Signs that leadership should intervene and when a leader may need to step down for repentance. The role of community and marriage in exposing blind spots and guiding restoration.
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Self-Glory Destroys Ministry
- Self-glory is the mortal enemy of healthy ministry and turns people into fans of the pastor instead of followers of Christ.
- A pastor should be a frame through which people see Christ, not the painting people admire.
Practical Boundaries For Pastors
- Do not put yourself at the center, take credit, or treat the church as your possession.
- Surround yourself with a humble gospel community that can guard and encourage your spiritual health.
When Leadership Must Intervene
- When a pastor shows a continued pattern of sin, resists exhortation, and remains unrepentant, leadership must step in.
- Ask the pastor to step down temporarily for self-examination, counsel, repentance, and restoration.
