Pride

Being humble in this day and age is not the easiest thing to do. It's not considered pompous or proud but confident when someone puffs out their chest and says that they accomplished something. You try to let people know that it's you are just doing your best and it's not a big deal and they have to insist that it is. The way that I view it is God made me and gave me any abilities or talents that I may possess. There are certain things I can do to honor God by being a good steward of the gifts, abilites or attributes he has blessed me with but that is the extent of it. That's all any of us can do. He knew of us before the beginning of time and he knew what we would need and how we could utilize it. He knew what events would need to occur in order to help shape and mold us for the next step or event in our lives. It's as simple as that. I may appreciate something someone has done but the thanks needs to go to God first, then the person for allowing God to work through them. That's all any of us are and no one is more important than another. We are all mere vessels for God to work through and shape for His glory and divine plan.