True friendship adds value; it involves mutual giving. Conversely, shallow friendships exists simply for what can be gained. So, don’t be a shallow friend! This blog post republishes my personal LinkedIn posts that appeared online between May 24 and May 28, 2021. The posts discuss: root cause for anger, the value of friendship, destructive pride, […]
Pride takes root because someone believes they did it all themselves. As a result, the pride of the foolishly unteachable is revealed in their bragging. I Did It Myself! Proverbs 14.3 is a contrast between being foolishly unteachable and being wise. In this case, what’s apparent to others is how the wise and the proud […]
Hardheadedness is a trait of the foolishly unteachable. In practice, it’s rooted in pride. As a result, the influence of the foolishly unteachable is nonexistent. The Impact of Hardheadedness Hardheadedness produces difficulty in life. For example, reread the story of the prodigal in Luke 15.10-32. Actually, it’s a classic parable of wasting material resources and […]