The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.~ Psalm 51:17
1. Do you look down on those who are less educated, less affluent, less refined, or less successful than yourself?
2. Do you think of yourself as more spiritual than your mate, others in your church?
3. Do you have a judgmental spirit toward those who don’t make the same lifestyle choices you do, dress standards, how you school your kids, entertainment standards, etc.?
4. Are you quick to find fault with others and to verbalize those thoughts to others? Do you have a sharp, critical tongue?
5. Do you frequently correct or criticize your mate, your pastor, or other people in positions of leadership (teachers, youth director, etc.)?
6. Do you give undue time, attention, and effort to your physical appearance—hair, make-up, clothing, weight, body shape, avoiding appearance of aging?
7. Are you proud of the schedule you keep, how disciplined you are, how much you are able to accomplish?
8. Are you driven to receive approval, praise, or acceptance from others?
9. Are you argumentative?
10. Do you generally think your way is the right way, the only way, or the best way?
11. Do you have a touchy, sensitive spirit? Easily offended? Get your feelings hurt easily?
12. Are you guilty of pretense? Trying to leave a better impression of yourself than is really true? (Would the people at church be shocked if they knew what you were like at home?)
Please read the rest of the list prayerfully with a teachable spirit towards the Lord and His work in our hearts here: 41 Evidences of Pride at Revive Our Hearts.
(I'm reading along with you with a convicted heart of the sin of pride in my own life – may we be a people whose hearts are broken before the Lord in repentance over our sin and gratefulness to a gracious God who has saved us undeserving sinners by His grace.)
“Brokenness is the shattering of my self-will – the absolute surrender of my will to the will of God. It is saying “Yes, Lord!” – no resistance, no chafing, no stubbornness – simply submitting myself to His direction and will in my life.” ~Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Related Resources:
Proud People vs Broken People PDF
Are you a Hypocrite?
Brokenness: The Heart God Revives
