Notice the order of the commandments. To reverse this order is to exclude all love for God who is reality. We speak of the derogatory sense of the word. The posture of self-righteousness in external forms of religion is never becoming to the seeker after truth. Even the discovery of truth can lead to an overly high opinion of oneself.
Pride can cause one to know the truth but miss the spirit of it.
The discovery and enunciation of new truths cannot be an end within itself. Truth is for living and obeying, not just for display. Perfect love casts out fear.