The 7 Deadly Sins: Pride
"My favorite sin of all.” Satan, in The Devil’s Advocate "Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 What an insane proverb, but sadly one of many, that the sheeple use. The only time pride is “bad” is when a foolish man or woman is so blinded by pride in transient accomplishment that they fail to look where they are going and they fall on their ass. So, fearful of "dangerous" pride, they take refuge in mewling, sheepish, humility. Like Uriah Heep, they are ever, ever so humble… What utter nonsense! Does an artist not take pride in a masterpiece? Does not an athlete take pride in a great feat of speed, agility, or strength? Does not a brilliant person take pride in a book they write or a business deal they pull off? Yes, in sheeple mythology, Satan was punished for the sin of pride. In fact, he was punished for intelligence and beauty by a God whose pride was offended. The Satanist delights in pride! She is proud of herself,...