How do you defeat the spirit of pride….by denouncing it! Pride and arrogance are weapons of mass destruction that can potentially destroy lives and relationships. C.S. Lewis said, “As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on things and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down you cannot see something that is above you.” If this message is inapplicable, great! However, if it is then denounce it and live in the spirit of genuine humility and freedom!