SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS

Self-righteousness

Definition of Self-righteousness:
The quality or state of being self-righteous.

Synonyms of Self-righteousness
:
Sanctimonious, self-satisfaction, superiority, etc.

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Love in fellowship.

A holier-than-thou attitude within us is often a sign of unconscious dishonesty. Since our blind spots and self-deception leave us vulnerable to returning to old behaviors, we must attack them vigorously. The person we feel most self-righteous toward may be the person we could learn the most from.  –Touchstones | More…

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