The Downfall of us All

I thank Sister Yandt for reminding me about this principle and giving me this idea.
When playing any sport, we see situations where a team will quickly get out to a large lead. They may even seem to pulverize the competition so far into the ground that after one half of a game it looks as though the opposing team is ready to quit and go home. However, the game is not over. There is still time to play. After this how often is it that we see the winning team come back out after halftime and then lose it? Why is that? Because pride enters their hearts, and the scriptures teach us that "Pride cometh before destruction."
Just think of the similarities that we can see to life in that aspect. Life seems to be going so well, nothing appears to be wrong. What do we seem to do in that situation? We allow that same pride to enter into our hearts. We let our guard down. As a result we get surprised and we are brought down!

This downfall does not have to be the result. If we follow the counsel to be "Steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works" we won't worry about the possibility of being brought down by pride! If we will listen to our leaders, keep our covenants, and do what we are supposed to we will be ready when difficult times come. We will "play" for the entire "game" and we will win!