But what we're really saying is that we believe we can and should handle everything alone. This may feel self protective, but it is a form of pride that isolates and weakens us. Pride is simply having a view of ourselves and our abilities that doesn't align with reality. It's one of the most effective methods the Devil uses to isolate us because it makes us believe we're better off alone. So how do we combat it? The Apostle Peter advises us to clothe ourselves in humility