Is pride good or bad?

Chris Bolinger

Is pride good or bad?



Is pride good or bad? Many would argue that, pride—especially healthy pride—is good.

In a radio address, C.S. Lewis expressed a different opinion.

This week's Bible passage: Luke 18:9-14

This episode originally appeared as Weekly Strength 4.09: Tough Topics — Pride on Throwing Mountains.

Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)

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Chris Bolinger is the author of three men’s devotionals – 52 Weeks of Strength for Men, Daily Strength for Men, and Fuerzas para Cada Día para el Hombre – and the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast. He splits his time between northeast Ohio and southwest Florida. Against the advice of medical professionals, he remains a die-hard fan of Cleveland pro sports teams. Find him at mensdevotionals.com.

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