| Proud Person | Broken Person |
| Wants to be sure that no one finds out when they have sinned; their instinct is to cover up | Once broken, doesn't care about who knows or who finds out; are willing to be exposed because they have nothing to lose. |
| Has a hard time saying "I was wrong; will you forgive me?" . | Is quick to admit failure and to see forgiveness when necessary |
| Tends to deal in generalities when confessing sin. | Is grieved over the cause, the root of their sin. |
| Compares themselves with others and feels worthy of honor. | Compares themselves to the holiness of God and feels a desperate need for His mercy. |
| Doesn't think they have anything to repent of. | Realizes that they have need of a continual heart attitude of repentance. |
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." Ps. 51:17
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