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Pride does not look up to God and care about what is…

“Pride does not look up to God and care about what is right. It looks sideways to man and argues who is right. Pride is manifest in the spirit of contention. Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil? Christ wanted to serve. The devil wanted to rule. Christ wanted to bring men to…” quote by Ezra Taft Benson
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“Pride does not look up to God and care about what is right. It looks sideways to man and argues who is right. Pride is manifest in the spirit of contention. Was it not through pride that the devil became the devil? Christ wanted to serve. The devil wanted to rule. Christ wanted to bring men to where He was. The devil wanted to be above men. Christ removed self as the force in His perfect life. It was not my will, but thine be done”

Ezra Taft Benson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pride turns focus to self‑competition, whereas humility aligns with divine purpose and service.

In simple terms: Pride seeks self‑glory; humility serves God.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility, reject prideful contention.

Themes

pride humility spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

theology moral psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your pride?
  • How can you practice humility daily?
A Different Perspective

Pride can be socially reinforced, making humility challenging.

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