Pride

Proverbs 29:23 NKJV
A man's pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.

The seed of unwarranted anger is pride. We look within ourselves and construct campaigns of destruction and emotional legions set for war. We feel we have been unjustly attacked, we have been wronged and we must retaliate, strike back and gain victory no matter the cost. At the same time our fortress is being reinforced. No one must penetrate our sanctuary. We live with the illusion that we are secure, impregnable, that we can’t be hurt if our defense is strong enough. Pride has its hold and will not let go. It comfortably sits on its throne while the war rages on. - JSS