Contention

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  “Another face of pride is contention. Arguments, fights, unrighteous dominion, generation gaps, divorces, spouse abuse, riots, and disturbances all fall into this category of pride.
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  “Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It also drives many of our family members away. …  
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  “Pride adversely affects all our relationships—our relationship with God and His servants, between husband and wife, parent and child”
  
  
  --Ezra Taft Benson May 1989 Ensign

"We need to be more grateful. I think there is no true character without gratitude. It is one of the marks of a real strong character to have a feeling of thanksgiving and gratitude for blessings. We need more of that spirit in our homes, in our daily association, in the Church, everywhere."

Ezra Taft Benson, God, Family, Country p202