Hi All :) .. How often does YOUR PRIDE or EGO get in the way, of doing what is RIGHT? :D?

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Answer 1

Regretably much TOO often. As in the examples that came out in one of your other questions: Forgive vs hate - there were a number of folks struggling with exactly this concept. The right thing (morally/ethically/Christianly) would be to accept that people do make mistakes from time to time, and thus needs to be forgiven (even the ones commiting serious crimes, for the judgement does not become me and you, but the Divine Power!) Yet, they would rather "opt out easily" and continue hating, in stead of forgiving! Probably (99% of the time) it is an ego thing, for to admit that the other guy must be forgiven, means to admit that ALL people (including your's truly) do make mistakes, and few people are willing to admit that they too can make a mistake! Their ego's/pride, simply wouldn't allow them to admit to making a mistake. This is silly, for we all DO make mistakes - after all we ARE human. One shouldn't allow your pride/ego to prevent you from becoming humble (often) and not only forgive, but also actively seek forgiveness! This is where peace of mind and longevity may perhaps be found, and definately happiness!
Talking of happiness: Thanks for usually ending your questions with: "Have a beautiful day/night* :)
Thanks, for sharing.......... Take care!"
This show that YOU are intrinsically a caring and loving person with a warm and friendly heart! Its always a pleasure reading your questions and trying to find answers to them! Keep it up girl - we love it!

Answer 2

Well when my pride gets in the way I always go back to that verse God said lay down your pride. Do we follow that command always {No} Are we? No, we are not. But that's exactly why we have Forgiveness of sins. True we are not to keep on conforming but I believe as many other's that each day is a new day and a new start of things. Not meaning that you are reborn again but that you can restart things and it does not mean each new day. It means whenever you ask for Forgiveness.

Answer 3

Pride & ego get MORE in the way when one doesn't do what they believe is right. I'd be more concerned with the consequences of doing what is "wrong," or not doing anything at all. I frankly can't see a difficult or negative impact from pride or ego in being true to onself, & taking responsibility. On the contrary, in a very selfish way, one could be "prideful" of a sincere action, & the ego "puffed" by it!

Answer 4

Never. If something needs to be done, I just do it. There is no pride, ego, or anything else. Age has taught this to me. I don't do things that are wrong now. It just doesn't make sense to live that way.

Answer 5

Those are the things that make me do what is right. I wouldn't say they get in the way, I always try to do what is right. Then I don't have regrets.
I really don't like to use the word pride because I think it makes people seem stuck-up.
I would say my guilt of not doing right gets in the way. Does that make sense?

Answer 6

As much as i could. I don't want to carry myself with a burden of guilt feeling. I wanted to have a good heart and live a happy life. Doing wrong would not lead you right. So do the right to lead you right.

Answer 7

Not so often, because I'm older and I don't feel a need to be "cool". Also, I have a bit of a stubborn streak. Most of the time when someone asks me "Why bother to do that?" I just tell them it's because I need to and I'm going to do it.

Answer 8

I would have way to much guilt to do what is wrong, ego or pride aside. So I always do what is "right". Which drives people nuts.

Answer 9

In my younger days a bit; but hopefully now very rarely. What is more likely to stop me doing what is right is nervousness about getting involved.

Answer 10

very often....i like right things.