It is the root-cause of every other ailment. It has brought restlessness, misery, and devastation to every family that ever existed anywhere in the universe. It has afflicted ordinary people, great leaders, and even holy angels. This cancer of the soul is best known as Pride or self-conceit. “The more we have it ourselves, the more we dislike it in others” (C.S. Lewis). It’s a deadly disease. To have it is to be delusional. To deny you have it is to be full of it and, thus, incurable. There’s only one lasting cure: Christ’s grace of humility. He Himself said, “learn from Me, for I am gentle & lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29; Proverbs 16:5, 18).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 