The Bible gives us a primer on how to live with our fellow human beings: Live peaceably among all people, avoid repaying evil for evil, and let love be genuine. Although most of us would probably agree we should practice these virtues, really living into them is difficult. We have to give up some familiar things – things that are comfortable – things that may even be like a security blanket that we cling to, like Linus in the “Peanuts” comic strip.
For example, we may sometimes need to give up our pride. With healthy pride, we can give way to others more easily.
But letting go of unhealthy pride isn’t easy. Unhealthy pride may be a defense mechanism developed to hide feelings of inadequacy or boost poor self-esteem.
