Pride can be a very dangerous thing. After all it is one of the seven deadly sins (Pro. 6:16-19). It was the cause of Satan' fall (1 Tim 3:6). So at the very least one should be very careful in dealing with such a potentially destructive topic.
But first babies make me proud. Retirements make me proud. Graduations make me proud. Celebrations all. Achievements all. None of these are about me, but they are of me and I could not be any more proud than I am.
There is no pride of accomplishment or thinking I have achieved something due to skill or intellect. Now that would be a dangerous door to open. No, this pride is in someone else's accomplishments. This pride is the moistened glint of joy that accompanies the right of passage from the completion of one great moment to the intiation of another.
To be fortunate enough to experience one of these events is wonderful. To experience all three in short order is spectacular. There is no arrogance or haughty spirit; just the basking in the glow of sunlight reflecting from the faces of the pride.
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