Different folks...

So, I'm reading this book (yes, I can read) Religiously Transmitted Diseases. In chapter 4 the author brings up the fact that when Adam and Eve sinned they didn't cover their hands, which they had used to commit the sin, or their mouths, which were also used. They covered the parts of themselves that were different from each other. Since that time, he says, we have continued to try and cover what is different, what might make us inferior. We go through our lives thinking that we are the only ones struggling with our particular weakness. So, the person who overspends hides their debt until it overwhelms them, the one who struggles with lust keeps it hidden until they find themselves consumed by sexual addiction, and the proud hide behind a veil of false humility until their self-righteousness alienates them from their Saviour and those who need Him.
Perhaps if we actually practiced confession, became honest with God and one another, and uncovered the truth that we all are sinners God's trancendance could be seen. Maybe it is in our weakness that He is strong. See, if we are all 'uncovered' there is no room to boast, no pride to be had, because we are all a mess and our only hope is Jesus.
Maybe, just maybe, if we uncover our undeniable need for Him we will also uncover the absolute wonder of His grace, the incredible strength that He gives by His Spirit, and the hope that can change the world.

God, destroy my pride.