From Steve’s Library 2/13/2007
The Bible says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” The renowned author, C.S. Lewis, put it this way, “The essential vice, the utmost evil, is pride. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness and all that are mere flea bites in comparison. It was through pride that the devil became the devil. Pride leads to every other vice. It is the complete anti-God state of mind.”
That’s a pretty powerful description. Ask God to open your eyes and show you your pride. And be prepared. He may use your wife, or your kids, or a friend to point it out to you. Ask Him to give you the grace not to be defensive when they tell you. Ask God to give you the courage to face it and deal with it and crush it every day.
—Steve Farrar
Steve Farrar was the author of many books, including the best-sellers Point Man, Finishing Strong, and Battle Ready: Be Strong and of Good Courage in These Troubled Times.