11-13-2026 Foundations of Truth-How To Think About Yourself-Dr Timothy Mann

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Friday, November 13, 2026

Pride isn’t just a personality flaw, it’s a spiritual distortion that changes how we see God, how we see other people, and especially how we see ourselves. As we continue our Romans series From Guilty to Glory, we slow down in Romans 12:3 for a direct, uncomfortable, and freeing command: don’t think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think with sober judgment.

We start by noticing Paul’s turn in Romans 12 from doctrine to practice. The gospel is not meant to stop at information that “puffs up” with self-importance; it’s meant to renew the mind and reshape everyday life. That renewed thinking shows up in a surprisingly practical place: honest self-evaluation. We talk about why a right relationship with God comes first, why it can only be on God’s terms through repentant faith in Jesus Christ, and why our self-view is the often-missed step before we can build healthy relationships in the church.

Then we get concrete about how pride hides in plain sight: family prestige, education, influence, name-dropping, denominational bragging, and the pursuit of power under religious labels. We also address the other ditch, thinking too lowly of yourself, including the kind of “humility” that’s really fishing for reassurance. The goal isn’t hype or self-hate; it’s biblical clarity, measuring ourselves by God’s Word and the grace he’s given, so we can serve with humility and live with steady faith.

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