Don’t Play the Pride Game

In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the concept of pride, identifying it as the most deadly of sins, originating from fear and excessive self-love, which isolates individuals from reality. He contrasts pride with humility, which he defines as being grounded and in touch with reality. Using the metaphor of a wedding banquet, Bishop Barron illustrates how the pursuit of higher positions and recognition is a manifestation of pride, and he uses the Wheel of Fortune and a story from his own experience to further explain the anxieties of seeking and attaining high status. He advises listeners to consciously choose humility by opting out of the game of self-elevation, seeking to please God rather than people, and finding true happiness in doing so.