Full metal alchemist is such a great manga, definitely one of the best I have read. All-time favorite. Very original storyline, strong and interesting characters, genius way in introducing the concepts of seven particular sins, and the portraying of the human nature in desiring more and more worldly pleasure no matter what, that will lead to their own destruction. The manga is ending soon, and I can't wait to see the epic end!
But yeah, pride is one of the sin that is talked about. And it is one of my biggest struggle. There are so many times that I refused other people's help because I wanted to rely on myself. There are times that I feel hurt when my efforts aren't recognized. There are also times that I don't want to admit that I am wrong when I am in edgy situations arguing with friends. There are probably more things that I might not even be aware of. At the end of the day, if I let pride consume me, exalting myself, it will eventually lead to my own destruction.
Fellowship, DGs, accountability partners are so key to keep you on check, and to rebuke you when you're too full of yourself. But the focus is to learn from our Lord, Jesus, who taught that greatness is found in humility. Jesus became the perfect servant even though He is God, and He obeyed even to death on the cross for our sins. And now He is exalted on high!
There is this interesting theological review from a pastor of Mars Hill Church about Iron Man 2:
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