Pride or Self-Esteem?
The subject of pride vs. self-esteem in the spiritual sense is something, in my personal experience, that is glossed over in many of our churches and Christian schools. Sure, if you straight-up asked someone if they valued mental health, of course, they would answer yes. The Bible not only calls us to love others, but also ourselves. But… sometimes I have noticed that the opposite is stressed much more, that is, the wickedness of being proud. To start, I would like to show that I do understand...