Pride destroys relationships. It shows up in many different ways, including criticism, competition, stubbornness, and superficiality. The problem with pride is that it’s self-deceiving. When you have a problem with pride, everyone except you can see it. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin” (NCV). The Message paraphrase says it this way: “First pride, then the crash—the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.”
Pride destroys relationships, but humility is the antidote to pride. Humility builds relationships. How do you grow in humility? It happens by letting Jesus Christ begin to control your thoughts, heart, attitudes, and reactions. If you want to have more humility, spend time with Jesus Christ. He is humble. He wants a relationship with you. He wants you to spend time with him in prayer and reading his Word. As you get to know him, you’ll become more like him.
Source: by Rick Warren
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