In this powerful 15-part series, The Secrets of Positive Living, Dr. Michael Youssef draws from the uncompromising truth of 2 Corinthians to reveal the Biblical foundation for lasting joy and victory. Unlike the hollow promises of positive thinking, this series proclaims the true source of strength: Christ in us. From forgiveness to spiritual warfare, generosity to godly sorrow, Dr. Youssef exposes the lies of modern culture and calls believers to repent, obey, and stand firm in the Truth. Through the Apostle Paul’s sufferings and triumphs, we discover that positive living is not self-made—it is Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered, and anchored in the inerrant Word of God.

In Part 12 of The Secrets of Positive Living, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the deadly nature of pride while declaring there is one kind of pride that God honors—boasting in the Lord. Preaching from 2 Corinthians 10, he defines godly pride as confidence in Christ alone, not in ourselves. This holy boasting flows from true humility—knowing we are unworthy of grace but made strong through Christ. Paul’s life modeled this: bold in truth, merciful in spirit, and unwavering in conviction. Believers must stop hiding behind false humility or cowering to a world that mocks righteousness. It is time to stand firm, destroy spiritual strongholds with the Word, and take pride in the Lord who saves, sustains, and never forsakes.