Pride and Humility
PRIDE
"pride is a more formidable barrier against sanctity
than even outright licentiousness! Pride comes before the fall, and all that is
rotten shall fall!"
- Jesus, October 2, 1979 (Bayside)
What is that attribute of intelligent beings that provides an obstacle to the betterment of ones being and a barrier to God's presence in them? If you haven't guessed already it is pride that sets all evil in motion. In a theoretical world without pride there would be instant peace. That however is not possible with various types of pride increasing steadily every day.
What exactly is pride?
Pride is the elation of one's own self, achievements, possessions and regarding as great, all or some of the attributes of one's self. pride is relative to those around. A man alone on an island cannot have pride as this trait is relative to those around. To place one's self above another is called pride and to place one's self below another is called Humility.
Is pride evil?
Only God has the claim to pride, all creation is made of dust and has nothing to be proud of. When pride blocks the grace of God working in our souls through other people whom God has sent then pride is evil.
Where did pride originate?
The earliest instance of Pride we see even before creation. Satan was one of the most beautiful angels in heaven of the highest order of the angels called the Seraphim. He did not want anyone else to be in charge of God's kingdom and so he resorted to non-serviam or rebellion more
Types of pride
Some varied examples.
Effects of pride.
Pride locks a person and obscures the truth. Try as he may he cannot come to the truth because his pride twists the truth and the truth twist him in turn.
pride makes a person do strange things sometimes even risk death. As is seen in sports people taking extreme steps to prove that they are more daring than their neighbor and are more freaked out.
Pride leads to arrogance, haughtiness, jealously, strife, ignorance, self-importance, egotism, superiority.
Pride is what leads to Atheism, this type of pride is unique in that it places oneself over not only over all human being but over God Himself.
How can one identify pride?
Pride can be identified by
How to counteract Pride.
The opposite of pride is Humility and in simplest of terms one has to study and cultivate humility. Seeing the good in others and at the same time seeing our own worthlessness is a sure sign of humility. Humility is such a desirable trait that even extremely proud people
Who is the greatest example of Humility?
St. Francis was the greatest example of Humility. Among many things that prove his extreme humility is his remaining a brother and not becoming a priest because he felt himself unworthy of handling the Body of Christ. He was rewarded by giving him full control over nature and making him the greatest saint that ever walked the face of the earth and also the one that came closest to Christ.
Myths about pride.
The false science of Psychology says that pride is good for the human being. Religion says and proves that a simple way of life in humility gives heart rest. The constant striving to be above one's neighbor is called the Rat-Race and is a direct outcome of pride, the load of which is taken by the heart and leads to improper mental and consequently physical health.
Inferiority complex is nothing more than humility. People who are not bold, wont cheat and are not ruthless are portrayed at effeminate and have an inferiority complex. People who are bold, will cheat and are ruthless are normal people.