This quiz will help you identify vanity in your life and address it, allowing you to live vulnerably and triumphantly, free from the fear of what others think.
Are you aware of how people view you and feel the need to keep up with that image?
1. Yes, I often worry about how others see me and feel pressure to maintain a certain image.
2. No, I don’t concern myself with how others perceive me.
3. I am somewhat aware of others' perceptions, but I don’t let it influence who I am.
Did you grow up in a family that constantly aimed for success and criticized outside appearance?
1. Yes, my family placed a strong emphasis on achieving success and maintaining a certain image.
2. No, my family was more focused on inner values and didn’t put much importance on appearance or success.
3. Sometimes, there was pressure to succeed and look a certain way, but it wasn’t a constant focus.
Do you believe that when you're a good person or a good Christian, everything in your life should be perfect?
1. Yes, I often expect perfection in my life and feel disappointed when things don’t go as planned.
2. No, I understand that life isn’t perfect, and struggles are part of the journey.
3. I sometimes feel like everything should be perfect, but I remind myself that life has its ups and downs.
Do you care what people think of you?
1. Yes, I am constantly worried about how others perceive me and it affects my actions.
2. No, I try to live authentically and don’t let others' opinions dictate my life.
3. I care about others' opinions to some degree, but I try not to let it control me.
Would you feel insecure if you lost everything and others had more success, beauty, talents, or things than you?
1. Yes, I would feel insecure and less worthy.
2. No, I’m content with what I have and don’t compare myself to others.
3. My security in God’s goodness and my self-esteem would be shaken, but I would fight to remain grateful for what I do have.
Do you put tasks above treating people well?
1. Yes, I often prioritize work or tasks over spending time or caring for people.
2. No, I believe in treating people well, no matter how busy I am.
3. Sometimes, but I try to find a balance between tasks and relationships.
Do you think about giving to others and showing compassion more than saving money or status?
1. No, I often focus more on saving or achieving status.
2. Yes, I prioritize compassion and generosity.
3. I try to balance both, but saving tends to come first.
Do you tend to see people based on their status (e.g., ghetto, poor, ugly, rich) and believe that associating with people of a "better" status will help you advance in life?
1. Yes, I often believe that hanging out with people of higher status will benefit my life.
2. No, I value people for who they are, not their social status.
3. Sometimes, I make judgments based on status, but I’m aware of it.
Do you often take note of who you've upgraded or helped improve in terms of status, wealth, or appearance?
1. Yes, I often keep track of who I've helped and their progress.
2. No, I don’t focus on keeping track of that.
3. Occasionally, I notice the improvements in others, but it’s not a main focus.
Do you feel the need for others to know your financial status, success, educational achievements, or expensive purchases, even taking pictures to show it?
1. Yes, I often share pictures or talk about my accomplishments, education, and purchases to prove it.
2. No, I prefer to keep that information private.
3. Sometimes, but I don’t actively seek recognition for it.