Book Review

The Messy Competition Between Confidence and Arrogance

The Messy Competition Between Confidence and Arrogance

“Confidence is a dirty word among Christians. We are taught to be humble and gentle, not confident. Confidence equals arrogance, and arrogance sends the wrong message.” Kristine Brown, Over It. Kristine’s words make me itchy. That kind of itch that hits your nose when your hands are full. Inconvenient. Bothersome. Demanding attention. Confidence versus arrogance. A messy little competition that plays out within. Weakening our resolve to follow God, because we don’t want to be…