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     When we have the wrong kind of pride in our lives, the symptoms show themselves in how we treat others and in our attitudes. When you go to the doctor, you tell him or her what you are feeling health-wise, and they say, "You have this disease." Let's look at some of the symptoms of pride:

     Disregard for Others' Feelings.

They believe they can say or do anything without restraint or accountability  to anyone.  

There should be no consequences for bad behavior.

Consequences are frowned upon in our society. People tend to feel sorry for the criminal more than the victim of the crime, at times. This is manifested by the way people try to find a motive for the crime so it can be explained away. Even though I have seen less of this recently, it still happens.

Unwilling to Take Wise Advice From Leaders and Peers.

We watch people progress through school of any kind and, sometimes, at the end of their classroom time become too proud to accept advice from leaders and peers around them. Consequently, if this continues, we may see them "crash and burn" and be defeated in what they chose to do in their lives. Very sad!

They believe any behavior is okay.

This can take the forms of abuse of many kinds, adultery, etc. The point is, this person believes nothing is wrong unless THEY believe it is.

They don't want God telling them how to run their lives.

Even though God created them, he has no say in their lives. The Bible talks about the pot saying to the potter, "Why did you make me like this?" 

Can you see why the wrong kind of pride is bad for your life? Can you also see why God hates pride? If you look in Proverbs 6, you will see seven things God hates, and pride is on that list.