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February 13, 2020

“There is a kindness that is cruel, and a trap set by the evil, than there is a kindness full of good fruit and mercy that is born of humility with no gullibility.”

Deuteronomy 32:33 Their wine is the poison of serpents, The cruel venom of asps.
Proverbs 11:17 The merciful man does good to his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own
flesh.

Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?

1 Thessalonians 2:5 For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness).

Facts: Social comparison theory argues that people naturally make comparisons to other people. And these comparisons often make us feel worse about ourselves or better about ourselves. As we generally prefer to feel good, we are prone to making downward comparisons, or comparisons that enable us to look down on other people. Moreover, research based on this theory also supports the notion that people are more negative towards others when they have been insulted or belittled, and that this can make people feel better about themselves (it can help restore self-esteem). In one study, when people were told they were unattractive (using fake feedback), compared to being told they were attractive, they rated others not only as less attractive but also less intelligent and less kind. Put succinctly, being insulted made people more likely to demean others.

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