We're Going There with Bianca Juarez

Ep 169: Breaking Free from Pride, Awareness of God's Boundaries, and Biblical Humility with Joel Muddamalle

Aug 26, 2024

Joel Muddamalle, a Bible teacher, theologian, and author, dives deep into the life-altering themes of pride and humility. He shares how a challenging childhood taught him the essence of humility, emphasizing its roots in recognizing our identity as God's children. The conversation reveals pride as a self-elevator that leads to chaos, while humility acts as our protective guard. Muddamalle highlights the significance of God's boundaries, designed to safeguard us, and addresses hidden pride's detrimental effects, underscoring the transformative power of genuine self-awareness.

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Joel Muddamalle

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Quick takeaways

Biblical humility stems from recognizing our identity as God's children, fostering healthy relationships and personal peace.

Unmanaged curiosity can lead to destructive behaviors, emphasizing the importance of boundaries for spiritual and moral well-being.

Deep dives

The Importance of Humility

Humility begins with an awareness of God, which allows individuals to understand their own identity and relation to others. This understanding creates a foundation for healthy relationships and personal peace, differentiating biblical humility from the self-centered definitions often portrayed in culture. The essence of biblical humility includes a protective aspect, preventing people from both overestimating and underestimating themselves, enabling them to navigate life with balance. This awareness leads to a recognition of worth without arrogance, fostering an attitude of gratitude and dependence on God.

Intro

4min

Nostalgia and Comfort: A Light-Hearted Reflection on Footwear

2min

Navigating Identity and Humility

14min

Understanding the Dangers of Pride and Its Everyday Manifestations

4min

Exploring Curiosity and Boundaries in Eden

3min

Navigating Pride and Humility

18min

Has pride ever impacted your life? Ready to recognize and address hidden pride in your heart?

Bible teacher, theologian, author, podcaster, book coach, husband and father of four, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and I discuss the profound topics of humility and pride. Dr. Joel shares his personal journey, revealing how a humiliating childhood experience shaped his understanding of humility and its significance. He explains that biblical humility is rooted in recognizing God and our true identity as His royal children. Pride, on the other hand, is the elevation of self, leading to chaos and confusion. Dr. Joel emphasizes that humility acts as a protection, prevention, and preservation, and that curiosity without limits can be destructive.

The conversation shifts to the crucial role of boundaries and limits in the context of curiosity and desire. Dr. Joel explains how God established boundaries in the pre-fallen world to safeguard Adam and Eve from self-destruction. He clarifies that limits are not punitive but rather a means to prevent us from becoming enslaved to unholy desires.

Dr. Muddamalle also explores the concept of hidden pride, which can corrupt the fruit of the Spirit and lead to destructive behavior. He highlights the importance of humility in overcoming pride and accepting our limits and weaknesses.

Key Points:

Humility: A foundational understanding rooted in recognizing God and our identity as His children.
Pride: The elevation of self, leading to chaos and confusion.
Boundaries and Limits: Essential for protecting us from self-destruction and enslavement to unholy desires.
Hidden Pride: A subtle form of pride that can corrupt the fruit of the Spirit.
The Power of Humility: Overcoming pride, accepting limits, and embracing our weaknesses.

Tag Joel @muddamalle and I @biancaolthoff to let us know what practical handles you are applying in your daily life.

XO,

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Guest

Dr. Joel Muddamalle muddamalle.com

Book: The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility

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Hidden pride is so deceptive because the conversation is happening in the chambers of the human heart.

Takeaways

Biblical humility starts with an awareness of God and our identity as royal children of God.
Pride is the elevation of self and leads to chaos and confusion.
Humility is a protection, prevention, and preservation.
Curiosity without limits is chaotic. Boundaries and limits were established by God in the pre-fall world to protect us from self-destruction.
Limits are not a punishment, but a way to prevent us from becoming enslaved to unholy desires.
Hidden pride corrupts the fruit of the Spirit and leads to destructive behavior.
Humility is the antidote to pride and helps us accept our limits and weaknesses.
Anxiety and shame can be addressed through humility and accepting our weaknesses.

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