Tuesday; January 7
What is the difference between confidence and arrogance? Typically, we define the difference personally – if we are sure of ourselves, it is confidence; but if the same trait is in others, it is arrogance! Seriously, there can be a fine line between confidence and arrogance. Interestingly, this isn’t just an individual personality trait, it can also manifest itself in religion. When it comes to our beliefs, are we confident or arrogant? I believe the difference between the two in our spiritual lives comes down to who gets the credit. If we believe we are right because we are smart, that’s arrogance. However, if we believe that we are a part of what is right because we fit into God’s system, that’s confidence. We aren’t proud of what we have done or pompous in what we believe, when we follow God’s teachings, we can be certain of what we believe. In essence, are we patting ourselves on the back our bowing at the feet of the King of the...