This man could easily be boastful or Arrogant, and maybe somedays he is both.
I was sitting in a service at a seminary once upon a time; ( I've attended services at a number of them) I happened to look up there he was, Clyde! About that time the school President started naming the students as they walked down the aisle. As he stood there waiting for his name to be called, (I must confess, I watched him) he squared his shoulders, stuck his nose in the air, held his over sized bible like a badge of honor, and strutted toward the front of the church (sort of like a drum major leading the band) As he walked past me, I am proud to say that I resisted the temptation to stick my foot out a trip him. When Clyde arrived at the platform, he swaggered.
These types have a chip on his/her shoulder and they feel the need to show off. He/she has to prove that they play their instrument better than anyone or show everyone that their singing voice is the best. If he is a preacher, he must prove that he is the best preacher and looks upon other, lessor mortals with distain.
You'd never catch him preaching at a small church! You won't find him ministering in jails, prisons, nursing homes or rescue missions either. After all, where is the glory. Sometimes these guys grow up and mature, then turn out to be pretty good guys.
Proverbs 16: 18. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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