Do You Always Have to Be Right?
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18
We’ve all had times when we’ve been absolutely sure that we were right about something, only to discover that we were actually wrong. Some people admit their error, while others keep pushing, trying to defend their position. Why do we want so desperately to be right about things? Why is it important for us to win a disagreement? It’s simple: it’s a matter of pride. The Bible says, “Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” (Prov. 13:10) Admitting when you’re wrong is a crucial, humble act of faith, essential for spiritual growth and maturity. Rather than allowing pride to cause defensiveness and denial, we are encouraged to immediately confess, repent and trust God to handle the consequences of our mistakes. Admitting our mistakes isn’t a sign of failure, but rather a step toward living a life guided by God’s will rather than our personal pride.
