The Evangelical Universalist Forum

Is it normal to feel vulnerable during repentance from pride

Practices Christian Living
#1

I know of passages in scriptures, that speak of being saved as through fire, and being saved, though suffering loss. I know this is a popular interpretation in relation to the doctrine of purgatory in the Catholic Church, and an answer for the rehabilitative purpose of hell.

Plus, I find that pride is a kind of illusion of being number one, right and on top. And I know that pride is a trap for me, particularly with Universalism, and can get attached to religious, political, social and economic views that resemble Universalism.

#2

Is it normal to feel vulnerable during repentance from pride?

That depends on to whom the object of your repentance is… IF it is to God then feeling vulnerable is a safe place to be as He cares for you. You might want to think twice however at putting yourself in that position with anyone else, IMO.

#3

I’d say it’s normal to have a contrite heart when you repent and consider it a good thing because repentance is a gift of God.