I think it’s one of the main components of our sin nature, PRIDE. Pride goes before the fall. Pride is why Lucifer was cast out of heaven. God calls us to humble ourselves all throughout his word.
From my knowledge, it has only become such a problem in relatively recent memory.
Yes, it is true that pride has a strong hold on us as a species. However, we come from humbler beginnings where we were taught to be more respectful to each other, and the value of hard work.
Now it's instant gratification here, Google curated results there.
Amen! Even our son, when he was 11 ( now 34), didn't understand the "participation" trophies. He got one in Boy Scouts for a model car race that he lost. He looked at the trophy, then looked at us and said, "But I didn't win." He threw it away.
In my opinion we are deliberately conditioned into being self righteous know it alls who have to be correct at any cost
I think it’s one of the main components of our sin nature, PRIDE. Pride goes before the fall. Pride is why Lucifer was cast out of heaven. God calls us to humble ourselves all throughout his word.
Yes....PRIDE. What is at the center of the word? Me, myself, and "I". Same with SIN.
Hmm, but is it pride?
From my knowledge, it has only become such a problem in relatively recent memory.
Yes, it is true that pride has a strong hold on us as a species. However, we come from humbler beginnings where we were taught to be more respectful to each other, and the value of hard work.
Now it's instant gratification here, Google curated results there.
This is a very wise observation and I think the psyche of my generation is self righteous. That meme - smug goat - is the epitome of the mindset.
My dad called it being a "right-fighter". Trying to be right at all costs...
It's hard to think otherwise when you're handed trophies just for showing up.
Amen! Even our son, when he was 11 ( now 34), didn't understand the "participation" trophies. He got one in Boy Scouts for a model car race that he lost. He looked at the trophy, then looked at us and said, "But I didn't win." He threw it away.
Still based to this day. Love that kid. LOL
We can, but it takes introspection, patience and a good heart.
Somewhere along the way we stopped having respect for each other.