Arrogance and Pride

I have been reading and understanding the scriptures with new eye and a fresh perspective recently. It has been really nice and I am learning a lot. One thing that has become apparent to me is how much the Lord really doesn't like arrogance and pride. It is mentioned in the scriptures often, sometimes every line or verse of a whole section. Here are some scriptures from 2 Nephi 26. 20 And the Gentiles are lifted up in the pride of their eyes, and have stumbled, because of the greatness of their stumbling block, that they have built up many churches; nevertheless, they put down the power and miracles of God, and preach up unto themselves their own wisdom and their own learning, that they may get gain and grind upon the face of the poor. 29 He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts; for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion. Here's a whole section in one of the Isaiah chapters 2 Ne. 12: 11 And it shall come to pass that the lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 12 For the day of the Lord of Hosts soon cometh upon all nations, yea, upon every one; yea, upon the proud and lofty, and upon every one who is lifted up, and he shall be brought low. 13 Yea, and the day of the Lord shall come upon all the cedars of Lebanon, for they are high and lifted up; and upon all the oaks of Bashan; 14 And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills, and upon all the nations which are lifted up, and upon every people; 15 And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall; 16 And upon all the ships of the sea, and upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures. 17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low; and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 18 And the idols he shall utterly abolish. There are certainly a lot more, and it has been interesting to notice those verses. It is also validating to me in my dealings with people who have been "over" me at church, because I really don't take issue with them until they try to make me do something I don't feel comfortable with and then try to make me feel bad about having an issue and becoming frustrated with me for not just going along like a good little peasant in the kingdom. It helps me see that I was right to stand up for myself and I was right to say no. I also recognize how awful it feels to be treated that way and I understand why the Lord hates it so much. I also don't ever want to make anyone else feel that way, so I have to keep my own pride in check especially with those who have had ill will towards me. I must forgive them and love them anyway, but I do not have to do what they say. Anyway, it is a tough balance. But the Lord helps and teaches and supports when we are humble and open to finding His will through the scriptures and through prayer. Every situation and person is different and only He knows what is best for each of us. May we continue to seek His will for us.