Dear Father,

You said You would “punish the king of Assyria for the willful pride of his heart and the haughty look in his eyes.” It is so easy to look through a man’s actions and, at a glance, find elements of pride. Recently, I have wondered, why? Why pride?

Most people have not yet realized that pride does not necessarily reveal a man’s achievements as much as it exposes his flaws. Pride is perhaps the most accurate revealer of an unhealthy self-esteem.

Recently, I have asked: why do our hearts become lifted when we attain a desired position? Why does leadership enforce thoughts that make us feel better than those we lead? What makes us believe that by dishonoring others and arrogantly addressing issues, we ourselves will be honored? How do we lose our compassion simply because we have gained a position? Why do achievements affect our humility? How have we sunk so deep into pride without even realizing it?

Father, the passage speaks of “willful pride,” yet I have learned that willingness does not necessarily erase ignorance. Whatever lifts a man’s heart often holds his sense of worth. But still, why pride? Why feel superior when there is no competition? Why lead arrogantly when love itself compels obedience? Why have we tied our hearts to things that perish?

Father, shine Your light upon our hearts and reveal the pride within us.

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