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“If one thinks they are flawless they must control everything so the flaws don’t expose the lie!”

Job 12:22 He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings out to light the shadow of death.

Psalms 36:9 For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.

Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"

Proverbs 30:12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, yet are not washed from their filthiness.

Luke.18:9 He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
18:10 "Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. 18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
18:12 I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.'
18:13 But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Facts: Most of the time, arrogance can indicate an excessive need for self-importance and wanting to be the center of attention. In its extreme form, it can turn into narcissism. It could be the root of many problems, from anxiety to depression to the inability to sustain healthy and fulfilling relationships.Oct 3, 201

In a Psychology Today article entitled “Foolish Arrogance: When High Self-Esteem Blinds You to Risk,” developmental psychologist Stephen Greenspan, Ph.D. argues that “excessive self-regard” or “arrogance” leads people to disregard important facts and make decisions that are destructive to themselves and others. He also states, “people with violent, criminal or racist tendencies tend to have overly high self-esteem.”

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