Today's scripture reading brought up themes of pride and how to be authentic as a spiritual practice. In the story of Joseph revealing himself to his brothers (Genesis 45: 1-15) though Joseph has the upper hand and a position of power on a group of brothers who wronged him, he chooses to expose his vulnerable side rather than allow pride to get in the way. The result is an awareness of God's workings in his life and the greater world. Jesus shows the same example in his dealing with the Canaanite who requests help. (Matt 15: 21-28) How is living authentically similar to living a better life of faith? and how is a life better lived when we learn to dismantle pride.
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