Spiritual Challenge A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them: 1. Materialism2. Pride3. Self-centeredness 4. Laziness 5. (Tie) Anger/Bitterness 5. (Tie) Sexual lust6. Envy7. Gluttony8. Lying Source: Discipleship Journal Illustration Topics Sin Spiritual Growth Illustration Author Dr. Paul Chappell