We all love to receive compliments or encouragement. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course! However, we need to be vigilant when we start to seek out only these flattering words.

We all know that pride is a bad fault (even a sin), and for the sake of humility, we sometimes refuse compliments. Where is the line between being proud and being prideful?

We pray for our dreams to come true. We work hard to succeed in our projects. So we are rather disappointed, even demolished, when the result is not what we expected. However, failure can also be beneficial.

“Oh! His words are outrageous! His inaction hurts me!” Some people are sensitive and react strongly to all kinds of interactions. But beware, the feeling of being offended can hide pride.

In a very self-centered world, empathy is a quality that is getting lost. Yet Jesus taught us many times to take this attitude. And for someone single, practicing empathy now can ensure the success of a future marriage.