LESSONS ON PRIDE (PART I)
Pride holds an inflated view of self. This evil sin
is manifested when we overrate or speak highly of ourselves, despise
others, or set ourselves up as judges of others. Augustine defined it
as “the love of one’s
own excellence.”
Pride is an enemy to the peace of mankind. It is
often the cause of conflicts, broken families and interpersonal
relationships. One who is proud often displays his folly both in
speech and conduct.
In Proverbs 8:13, we read that with pride, follows three other
evils, namely “… arrogancy, and
the evil way, and the froward mouth.”
