*Letting Go of Pride* (Rising Point for Christ) > *Consider three areas that are prone to pride, and proactively confront it.* *Scripture Reading* ```1 Peter 5:1-7``` In today’s passage, Peter writes, *“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God”* (v. 6). But how, exactly, *do we do that?* Here are several common areas of pride and some solutions for dealing with them. *👊🏿Possessions.* Start giving things away. Honoring God with your tithe is a good place to begin. The next step is to give to someone in need who can give nothing in return. But don’t broadcast what you’ve done; *keep your generosity as secret as possible* (Matt. 6:1-4). *👊🏿Position.* Acknowledge that whatever you have accomplished, God has done it for you (Isa. 26:12). Our standing in this world matters only to the extent that we use it to glorify Him (James 1:9-11). *👊🏿Privilege.* Realize that many things you may take pride in come through privilege. None of us is truly *“self-made”;* no matter how hard you’ve worked, others have made sacrifices to allow you the opportunities and freedoms you enjoy. Remember, it is actually God’s grace that has blessed you. *What’s one thing you can do this week to grow in humility?* When we are willing to confront our pride actively, God will replace it with a spirit that fits who we are in Christ. In Christ Jesus, Silas Oriokot Follow the Rising Point For Christ channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCkeEyH5JLswcHs280e