All about self

Proverbs 16:18                       New English Translation

18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Self-importance, self-conceit, where does it all come from

Does it travel from Satan, who evokes that attitude?

It must be based on pride, which also is infected

By that old serpent, as he destroys our fortitude

What matter of spirit I am, is that possibly the question?

Is it one of criticism or maybe condemnation?

What about cynicism or constant frustration?

Don’t forget about wrath and mental constipation

Jealousy and envy seem for a lifetime on probation

All the baggage we hang on to keeps our full attention

Our desires, wants, and wishes surely here not to mention

As that hidden part is too far beyond our comprehension