It is not a denial of God’s sovereignty in the universe. It is simply a personal decision that we can do without Him. Responding to Boastful Pride As we close this chapter, you may be realizing that you yourself have been overtaken by this subtle deception of boastful pride. If you are sensing any conviction in that area right now, why not respond by offering the following simple prayer to God? Lord, I realize that I have tended toward the independence described in this chapter. Before I go one