Not really “pride” as it has been known in the fallen world... we sometimes call that egotism and that is a huge downer... it is a mix of joy and gladness and glorifying God and not caring about themselves beyond that. That is a recipe for serious JOY and FUN and LOVE and GRATITUDE and BENEVOLENCE and all sorts of wondrous things!
They recently got joined by their beardless preacher brother. Oh my what a chance to share the gospel and to show among other things that it doesn’t say “stop doing anything pleasurable” but rather “do all the pleasurable things right.” I hope they take full advantage of that.
: )
I was using “pride” as in taking pride in the job you do. But I do understand your points.