The term narcissism originates in Greek mythology and the legend of Narcissus. He was known for his exquisite beauty. It is said that after seeing his reflection in the river, Narcissus fell in love with himself. A narcissist has a huge EGO, which could stand for Edging God Out. An egotist is a person who...
“There are only two safe places for a Christian—in the dust and in heaven. And of the two the dust is safer, for Satan fell from heaven,” said a wise man. Pride was the first sin to destroy the calm of eternity. It was pride that cast Lucifer from heaven and it was pride that cost our first parents their place in Paradise. Pride is the first sin to enter a man’s heart and the last to leave. No sin is more offensive to God than the sin of pride.
What is your greatest fear: Public speaking? Heights? Flying? Spiders? Snakes? Needles? Enclosed places? Death? We humans have many phobias, but I believe the most common and the greatest fear of all is the fear of man.
“The fear of man bringeth a snare (trap)” (Prov. 29:25).