"The Few. The Proud. The Marines."
No, I'm not ripping on the a branch of the armed service. I am, however, saying that advocating the idea of pride as a virtue - A building block of soldiers, men, heroes, or anyone - Is a bad thing.
I am drawing this conclusion from Biblical bases.
1 Peter 5:5b-7
"All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.' Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Luke 14:10-11
"But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so
that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a
better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other
guests. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Pride is something that encourages us to return evil with evil.
Consider the nature of violence, gangs, gossip, slander, and abuse.
Not only is pride against living Biblically, it is also against living morally and logically.
Good stuff. I'd be interested to read more of your thoughts on the topic.
Just read this recently.
"MODERATE strength is shown in violence, supreme strength is shown in levity."
~GKC
@CZ, That's good stuff!