Ever wondered why pride is called the universal sin? We're diving deep into what pride really means beyond the obvious arrogance and boasting we typically associate with it. Pride, at its core, is about enmity—a state of opposition between ourselves and others, and between ourselves and God.

This episode uncovers the surprising ways pride manifests in our daily lives that we often miss. It's not just about looking down on others (the traditional "top-down" pride), but also about looking up with envy and comparison (what we call "bottom-up" pride). From fault-finding and gossiping to feeling inadequate and withholding compliments, these subtle forms of pride create barriers to genuine connection and spiritual growth.

Through the biblical story of Jonah, we explore how pride can persist even when we're doing God's work. Jonah's resentment toward the Ninevites—even after they repented—mirrors our own struggles with wanting God's mercy for ourselves but sometimes begrudging it to others. This pattern of pride appears throughout scripture, including in the parable of the prodigal son, where the older brother couldn't celebrate his sibling's return.

The antidote? Humility that creates fertile soil for God to plant seeds of faith, hope, and charity. When we experience Christ's love firsthand, we naturally want to share it with others. We offer practical questions to check your heart for pride: "How am I treating others?" and "Do I desire the same for others as I desire for myself?"

Ready to transform your relationship with God and others? Listen now to discover how yielding to the Spirit and becoming "submissive, meek, and humble" through Christ's atonement can help you overcome the universal sin and develop the pure love of Christ.