"Pastor, what are you incorrect about?"
I'm not sure. I would correct if I knew.
"Then how are you aware you're incorrect?"
"I can't be flawless and know anything, so I must be incorrect on some matters. I'm not sure what exactly.
"But I believed that pastors were experts."
Perhaps some of them believe they do. But even the majority of the New Testament's author, Apostle Paul, admitted that he only had partial knowledge.
1 CORINTHIANS 13:12W For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
Life can be approached in one of two ways: either you assume you are doing everything correctly and are an expert at it, or you acknowledge that you are not yet flawless. The first approach is arrogance, and the second is modesty.
You stop yourself from learning if you believe you already know everything. If you believe that everything you do is perfect, you almost certainly won't get better.
Then, to preserve yourself from the demon of pride, begin with each day by stating, "I am mistaken. Lord, please advise me where I need to improve."
You cannot grow as a person if you are arrogant. Pride restricts growth.
You can be killed and robbed by pride. Pride ruins relationships and provokes conflict.
Realizing you have an issue is the start on the path to wholeness.
SAY THIS: I'm incorrect, Lord, please rectify me.
