I will do this. This is what I am. The terrible sin of pride. It was for this sin that the wrath of God comes, for this sin is no slight infraction. It is nothing less than the attempt of the creature to push God from His throne.
Pride is vile and despicable.
It is worthy to be cut down by the avenging sword of God's holy justice. Do not think that when God sent the angel over Jerusalem and over the head of David himself, He has over-reacted and is now too severe and unreasonable in His judgment over what David had done. This sword is a sword of justice and righteousness. This sword of God's avenging wrath for many is still unsheathed. It still hangs over them.