This is a discussion we had once in chat, quite a while ago, but I want to open it up on the board. We know that having pride in our hearts is something we've been warned against; that it's not a good thing to have and being prideful is mentioned many times in the scriptures as being a fault. We should be humble. However, when it comes to my kids doing something that I feel is spectacular, I can't help but fill up with pride.
For instance, tonight my 15 year old son will be honored at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. He has earned 34 badges, in comparison to the 21 that are required for the Eagle, and he has pushed himself to do this. Well, all except for his project; I did have to push him for that because he got hooked on an Internet game. Nonetheless, he decided he wanted to become an Eagle Scout by the time he was 15 so he pushed himself to earn all the badges and do everything he needed to. He was missing one badge by his 15th birthday due to scheduling conflicts, but I think he's done really well for himself.
And yes, I'm proud of him!
But then I feel guilty because I know I'm not supposed to be prideful. So obviously I'm missing something. Help me understand this concept and conflict please so I can overcome it and be done with it.
Thanks in advance!
Oh, did I tell you my son is getting his Eagle tonight? LOL
