The more highly we think of ourselves-our abilities and talents-the less God can use us.
— AW Tozer
It's pride, plain and simple, that keeps me from giving God all the glory and keeping some of it for myself. It is a battle we all fight in some form or another, some of us daily or even hourly.
— Francis Chan
Deflating inflated egos is so important to God that He offers to help.
— Max Lucado
Our fleshly nature tempts us to put ourselves above others or seek a position or place for ourselves instead of allowing others to have it.