Hope Church

7 Deadly Sins | Ep. 6 | "Vanity"

As Carly Simon almost sang, ‘You’re so vain, you probably think this sermon is about you.’ And honestly… it is. But it’s also much bigger than that. While pride often comes from strength (I actually think I’m better), vanity often comes from insecurity (I need you to confirm that I’m enough). And if you’re not sure that’s true, just look around. Why do companies spend billions marketing to your insecurities? Why are social media platforms built to keep you seen, liked, and followed? Why do so many today dream of becoming influencers? Vanity isn’t just a struggle—it’s the air we breathe. The danger is not that vanity is obvious, but that it feels normal. Which means we all carry symptoms. Today, we’re going to look at how to recognize it in ourselves and how to actually get free.