Vicki, that is powerful!!  Especially the last sentence which says, Pride
results in disagreement with God and reflects an unwillingness to trust Him."
Thanks for sharing.
Helen

Earlier, j.ireland wrote:
>Not too long ago we spoke briefly about Proverbs.  I'm resurrecting the
>topic as there is a book on the Our Daily Bread site called
>"Knowing God Through Proverbs."  I think it is quite good, especially as an
>overview.
>
>A portion which sparked thought as well as conviction for me is below for
>your thought too.
>
>"Pride makes a fool of those who possess it. It results in
>self-deception, for it creates an exaggerated sense of one's own importance
>or
>abilities. Pride results in disagreement with God and reflects an
>unwillingness
>to trust Him."
>
>Vicki