Psalm 19

"And from pride preserve your servant,
never let it dominate me.
So shall I be above reproach,
from grave sin."
Psalm 19:13

Pride is a dangerous sin in many ways. Pride is something that keeps us from allowing God to work in our lives because we can do it ourselves. Pride is something that makes us think we are better than others. Pride leads us to objectify others and use them rather than relate with them.
But pride is also dangerous in other ways. The fear of being prideful keeps us from using the gifts and talents that God has set before us for Kingdom benefits. The fear of pride in our lives keeps us from saying yes to the possibilities of life even when it is exactly what God intends for us.
So can we walk this line between pride and humility without falling into sin? It isn't easy but I think it is possible with God's help. If we can bring others into our lives who we give not only permission but also the expectation of being brutally honest with us we can hopefully stand against pride and if at the same time we can have people in our lives who constantly remind us of the gifts and talents that God has given to us we can rise out of the fear based inaction that can cripple us. It is best if the people who do this are one in the same but for that to happen would take deep personal relationships with a huge amount of love, patience, and trust.
Do you have those people in your life? If you don't why not? If you do, are they speaking truth into your life that you are willing to listen to?