The Formula of Pride: Use the lesson's formula: Ignorance + Power + Pride = A Deadly Mixture. Discussion of how this cocktail cuts us off from God and from the very people on our support team.

The "False Pride" Trap: Discusses how pride isn't just "thinking you're great." In recovery, false pride is often the mask we wear to hide our powerlessness. It's the "I can handle this myself" lie.

The True Self: Uses Proverbs 29:23 to explain that when we invite God’s presence in, there’s no room for pride because He shows us who we really are—loved, but in need of Him.

Series Preview: Over the coming weeks, we will look at eight other things that rob us of our serenity, but today  ...