As you live longer and pay attention to world and local events, you probably have noticed that there seems to be a consistent stream of negative news concerning our local, regional and national leaders. You cannot turn on the television without being bombarded with a scandal about one of our leaders. I have come to realize that the only difference between people in the spotlight and myself is THE SPOTLIGHT. I am sure that the constant media attention is, while annoying, intoxicating at the same time. Just imagine if a camera followed you around everywhere you went. What if your friends, family and coworkers were constantly being interviewed about your whereabouts, your thoughts and your feelings. I am sure it would be intolerable.
At the same time, you must admit that EVERYONE LIKES ATTENTION. It is a natural Human feeling to want to be noticed and loved. Attention, in our minds, feels like love. The more attention we get the more love/attention we need and want. This type attention starts to corrupt our mind with its allure and the next thing you know, you have become prideful. You feel as though nothing you do or say is wrong. This pride starts to hurt your relationships but you don't notice because of the intoxicating aroma of the attention.
As I was reading my daily scripture recently, I came across Proverbs 16:18, "Pride goes before destruction,and haughtiness before a fall". How true Gods inspired words can be. This scripture gave me comfort in knowing that we all have to be careful of becoming too prideful. We may not be like our leaders on TV and getting the false love called attention but all of us have gone through periods of time where we have let confidence turn into pridefulness. There is nothing wrong with being proud of an accomplishment. However, when you start letting that accomplishment define who and what you are, you run the risk of destroying yourself and all that you accomplished.
So my friends, be careful and remember that PRIDE COMES BEFORE THE FALL.
God Bless,
Kevin
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