The Scriptures prove that Christ alone bears our sins and takes them from us; we have no power to cast our burdens upon Christ, nor dump sins on the cross.

It is bad enough when we dwell on our own character flaws, but we greatly compound this habit when we dwell on other people's past sins and offenses.

Pride destroys relationships, rendering righteous judgment next to impossible. Self-righteousness (a product of pride) makes an idol out of self.