Tag: pride

Written by Edwin Sandy Jordan

The Proud Tower

During the coronavirus pandemic. I am usually a very optimistic person, but this feeling of isolation gets on one’s nerves.  In the words of a wise philosopher, “This too will pass.”  Nevertheless, going through a time of trial is no fun. For some reason these current events caused a writing of Edgar Allen Poe to […]

Written by Edwin Sandy Jordan

Arrogance and Love

Nothing distresses me more than arrogance, the offensive display of superiority or self-importance.  I pray that I shall never project this sort of attitude in my interaction with others.  Certainly, I do not feel that way.  The Bible is very clear in warning of the dangers of overweening pride.  Jesus said that to look down […]