Pride is sneaky. It shows up in ways we don’t always notice, but it slowly kills our relationship with Jesus, damages our friendships, and weakens the community around us. In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus tells a powerful parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector. On the surface, it’s a simple story, but it completely flips our idea of what it means to be right with God.In this message, Pastor Carlos Fernandez shares how pride isolates us, blinds us, and makes us compare ourselves to others while pointing to our own works instead of what Christ has already done. The Pharisee in the story looks good on the outside, but his prayer is really about himself. The tax collector, on the other hand, shows humility. He keeps his distance, lowers his eyes, beats his chest in desperation, and cries out for mercy. Jesus makes it clear that this man, not the Pharisee, went home right with God.This isn’t just a story about two men in a temple. It’s a story about us. Pride is a battle we all face, but humility is the way to freedom. Humility looks like surrendering our lives to Jesus, spending time in the Word, being honest through confession, and choosing to walk in real community. When we humble ourselves, God lifts us up and calls us His sons and daughters forever.If you’ve ever struggled with pride—and we all have—this message is for you. My prayer is that as you hear this teaching, you’ll not only see pride for what it is, but you’ll also see how amazing it is to be lifted up and honored by God when we humble ourselves before Him.Scripture: Luke 18:9–14. Message by Pastor Carlos Fernandez at CrossPoint City Church Young Adults. Subscribe for more messages, encouragement, and resources to help you grow in your walk with Jesus.#Pride #Humility #CrossPointCityChurch #YoungAdults #Jesus