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Originally Posted by Tamrajh

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

There is nothing wrong with being happy for your children's accomplishments. Our Father in Heaven gives us the example:

1. <LI class=searchitem>Matt. 3: 17
   17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
   
   <LI class=searchitem>Matt. 17: 5
   5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
   
   <LI class=searchitem>Mark 1: 11
   11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
   
   <LI class=searchitem>Philip. 4: 18
   18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
   
   <LI class=searchitem>Heb. 13: 21
   21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
   
   <LI class=searchitem>2 Pet. 1: 17
   17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
   
2. 3 Ne. 11: 7
   7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him.
   

Pride is not expressed in the accomplishments of others, but in the accomplishment of self without the involvement of God.



Alma 26: 10, 35
10 And it came to pass that when Ammon had said these words, his brother Aaron rebuked him, saying: Ammon, I fear that thy joy doth carry thee away unto boasting.

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35 Now have we not reason to rejoice? Yea, I say unto you, there never were men that had so great reason to rejoice as we, since the world began; yea, and my joy is carried away, even unto boasting in my God; for he has all power, all wisdom, and all understanding; he comprehendeth all things, and he is a merciful Being, even unto salvation, to those who will repent and believe on his name.