Pride is characterized by What do I want out of life? rather than by W…

Ezra Taft Benson
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Pride is characterized by What do I want out of life? rather than by What would God have me do with my life? It is self-will as opposed to God's will. It is the fear of man over the fear of God.
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Pride is characterized by What do I want out of life? rather than by What would God have me do with my life? It is self-will as opposed to God's will. It is the fear of man over the fear of God.

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