20 characteristics of proud men…

1. Cares more about how he looks to people outside the home than he does about how he treats those inside the home.
2. Is more concerned about getting his way than he is about advancing God’s way in the lives of his family members.
3. Expects his family to listen to him, but doesn’t care to listen to his family.
4. In his marital squabbles, he’s concerned with being the one who’s “right,” instead of being right in God’s eyes.
5. Doesn’t think he needs anybody’s help, even though God gave his wife to BE his helper (Genesis 2:18).
6. Can’t handle criticism.
7. Expects his wife to serve him, when he is called to serve his wife (Ephesians 5:25-26).
8. Won’t admit he has blind spots.
9. Views legitimate questions about his decisions as challenges to his authority.
10. Thinks success at work equals success in life.
11. Believes that his wife’s emotions are wrong.
12. Will never apologize. Never.
13. Doesn’t think he should have to explain himself.
14. Accuses his wife of being a “nag” when she tries to help with areas of weakness.
15. Says he considers others’ opinions, but really doesn’t.
16. Makes lots of presumptions with little communication.
17. Finds anyone to blame but himself.
18. Won’t accept that his real job is at home.
19. Tries to fix the blame instead of fixing the problem.
20. Never considers that he might be the problem.

Proud men destroy their own marriages.

What would you add to the list?

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