When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or show him respect, he was filled with rage. He had learned of Mordecai's nationality, so he decided it was not enough to lay hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he looked for a way to destroy all the Jews throughout the entire empire of Xerxes.
Esther 3:5-6 NLT
Pride and anger formed a toxic mix in Haman
If he had quietly taken out Mordecai all would have been well in his world, but pride always causes more damage than it needs to.
How is that in my life?
Do I stubbornly hold my ground out of pride?
Does my pride cause damage to others...or me?
#pride
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