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el_bryanto

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6. My faith teaches that Pride is one of the greatest sins

Reply to Htom Sirveaux (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2015, 11:40 AM

Apr 2015

And I pretty much go along with that; Pride is setting yourself apart from and over others around you, as well as God - it's looking at other people as objects, things to be overcome or used.

Humility is a good trait - although there are forms of humility that seem like pride in different clothes. In other words, genuine humility doesn't draw attention to itself. Along with humility, genuine gratitude also helps tear down pride - acknowledging how others help us (as well as the blessings of God) helps us see our Pride for the sham it generally is.

Bryant

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They say pride is the deadliest sin. Do you agree? [View all] Htom Sirveaux Apr 2015 OP

Pride goeth before the fall. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #1

I vote for indifference. okasha Apr 2015 #2

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Indifference to suffering. NCarolinawoman Apr 2015 #3

I would describe pride as the Cardinal sin TexasProgresive Apr 2015 #4

My faith teaches that Pride is one of the greatest sins el_bryanto Apr 2015 #6

Pride is likely the greatest sin. - so many other sins No Vested Interest Apr 2015 #7

Sin is sin. jeepnstein May 2015 #8