Proverbs 28:1
“Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed–without remedy.”NIV
Although most couples have experienced a long and awkward period of silence after an argument, it is unlikely to compare to a husband and wife who have not spoken for two decades – but continue to live with each other.
Otou Katayama, from Nara, southern Japan, continues to live with his three children and wife, Yumi, who persevered in making conversation with him but over twenty years, only received an occasional nod or a grunt in response.
When you are full of pride on the inside, it makes you stiff, stubborn, and creates strife with others.John C. Maxwell
The Psalmist wrote, “A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
Solomon wrote, “Before destruction, the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humilty.”