Pride is considered the "root of all sins" and the first of the seven deadly sins, defined as an excessive, selfish love of one's own excellence and independence from God. It is the sinful conviction that one is self-sufficient, leading to arrogance, boasting, and placing oneself at the center of existence, rather than others.
Signs of Pride
Self-Righteousness: An unassailable conviction that you are right and others are wrong.
Independence: Ignoring God's rules, authority, or need for others.
Boasting & Arrogance: Displaying vanity or looking down on others.
Unwillingness to Repent: Believing you have nothing to confess.
Credit-taking: Failing to recognize God or others for your accomplishments.
Haughty Eyes: Viewing oneself as superior to others.
Types/Manifestations of Pride
Vanity: Over-concern with appearances, status, or social media validation.
Arrogance/Haughtiness: The "haughty eyes" that look down on others.
Self-Righteousness: A deep-seated belief in one’s own goodness and superiority.
Self-Sufficiency: Believing you do not need others.