Become New with John Ortberg 23. Step 7: How to Finally Humble Yourself | John Ortberg
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Feb 12, 2025 Dive into the transformative journey of humility as it contrasts sharply with today's spiritual narcissism. Learn how moments of humiliation can lead to genuine self-awareness and growth. Discover the power of recognizing personal flaws and leaning on divine mercy, especially through struggles like addiction. Reflect on Peter's overconfidence and how humility can guide spiritual development, reminding us that true strength comes from embracing our weaknesses.
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Pride and Spirituality
- Pride can corrupt anything, even spirituality, turning it into something harmful.
- Studies suggest spiritual practices can sometimes lead to narcissism, as seen in the example of yoga and social media.
Spirituality and Narcissism
- Scott Kaufman's research suggests spiritual practices can lead to narcissism.
- He questions the intent of yoga given the prevalence of yoga pose pictures on Instagram.
Humility and Dependence on God
- Addiction highlights our need for God's help and encourages humility.
- We must acknowledge our dependence on God and accept that we are not in control of the process or timing.