“Pride is the great sin of self-elevation. …
“… It
leads some to revel in their own perceived self-worth, accomplishments,
talents, wealth, or position. They count these blessings as evidence of
being ‘chosen,’ ‘superior,’ or ‘more righteous’ than others. …
“For
others, pride turns to envy: they look bitterly at those who have
better positions, more talents, or greater possessions than they do.
They seek to hurt, diminish, and tear down others in a misguided and
unworthy attempt at self-elevation. When those they envy stumble or
suffer, they secretly cheer” (“Pride and the Priesthood,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 56).
Prophet Joseph Smith:
“But
how are they to become saviors on Mount Zion? By building their
temples, erecting their baptismal fonts, and going forth and receiving
all the ordinances, baptisms, confirmations, washings, anointings,
ordinations and sealing powers upon their heads, in behalf of all their
progenitors who are dead, and redeem them that they may come forth in
the first resurrection and be exalted to thrones of glory with them” (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith [2007], 473).
