What is pride?
- It can be seen as reasonable self-esteem or confidence and satisfaction in oneself. In other words, self-respect.
- Another positive trait of pride can be a pleasure that comes from some relationship, association, achievement, or possession that is seen as a source of honor, respect, etc.
- But when it turns into exaggerated self-esteem or conceit, pride is definitely negative.
What is humility?
- Merriam-Webster.com defines humility as freedom from pride or arrogance: the quality or state of being humble.
- The opposite of the negative definition of pride.
What are consequences?
Today’s study looks at an example of pride, humility, and the consequences of both in the life of Hezekiah.
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