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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 are too full of me 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 real romance 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'm a cheater.  You like me because you think I am always looking out for you.  Untrue, I'm looking to make a fool of you.  God has so much for you, but don't worry ... if you stick with me you'll never know.

Beth Moore