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Studio RC Throwback - E.G.O. - Max Ingram
Studio RC Throwback - E.G.O. - Max Ingram
Studio RC Throwback - E.G.O. - Max Ingram
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Pastor Max Ingram discusses the dangers of pride in recovery, offering insights on deflating ego and embracing humility.
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Episode Overview
- Pride acts as a defence mechanism but leads to destruction.
- Ego puncturing is crucial for true humility.
- 'Liquid courage' from alcohol is a false sense of invincibility.
- Fear and pride often work together to shield vulnerability.
- Service to others helps combat pride and fosters humility.
We need to take that balloon of the ego and we need to puncture it.
Ever wondered how pride can sneak into your recovery journey and cause more harm than good? In this episode of Studio RC, Pastor Max Ingram takes you on a reflective journey about the dangers of ego and pride. Drawing from his own experiences and the 12-step fellowship, Pastor Max explains how ego, often described as 'edging God out', can be a major stumbling block in your path to sobriety and spiritual growth.
Using Proverbs 16:18 as a guiding scripture, he highlights how pride can act as a defence mechanism that ultimately leads to destruction. With a touch of humour, he refers to Proverbs as 'biblical bumper stickers' – short, pithy statements that carry significant weight. Pastor Max shares anecdotes from his own life and the broader recovery community, illustrating how ego and pride manifest in various ways.
He delves into the concept of 'ego puncturing' as described in the 12-step literature, emphasising its importance in achieving true humility. You'll hear about the 'liquid courage' that alcohol falsely provides, making you feel invincible, and how true courage comes from facing your fears and deflating your ego. The episode also explores the intricate relationship between fear and pride, explaining how they often go hand-in-hand.
Pastor Max candidly discusses how fear calls on pride to shield us from vulnerability, but this shield is more of a trap than a protection. He encourages you to pocket your pride and embrace honesty, especially during the crucial steps of recovery. With references to Bruce Lee and Michael Jordan, Pastor Max illustrates how even warranted pride can make people uncomfortable, but for those in recovery, pride is almost always unwarranted.
The episode wraps up with practical advice on how to combat pride through service to others and genuine humility. So if you're grappling with ego and pride in your recovery journey, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you edge God back into your life. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that blends scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom.