Oh what a constant companion, what a tyranical commander, what a sly and subtle insinuating enemy, is this sin of pride! ... Is not pride the sin of devils--the first born of hell? Is it not that wherein Satan's image doth much consist? And is it to be tolerated in men who are so engaged against him and his kingdom as we are? The very design of the gospel is to abase us; and the work of Grace is begun and carried on in humiliation. Humility is not a mere ornament of a Christian, but an essential part of the new creature. It is contradiction in terms, to be a Christian, and not be humble.