Pride
Human pride refuses to face the truth. (William Wilberforce, 18th-19th century British reformer)
In today’s relativism, it’s difficult to agree on the definition of truth. Maybe it’s because, as the old saying goes, “Truth hurts only when it applies.” In other words, truth doesn’t bother me until it convicts me of my wrongdoings. And why is it that I don’t want to face the truth? Because it may hurt. I’m often too proud to admit my error.
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18)