The Apostle Paul did what he had to do to spread the message of God. I realize that that is what I have to do; I have to bite the bullet and overcome my shyness. — Chuck Norris

![image.png](https://steemitimages.com/600x200/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUJwM5TnxyoU9ewR6iCJ8d96eW7do1m4LiRn2KMbagoV4/image.png)[M.T ElGassier](https://unsplash.com/photos/4C_UgnRtcRg) Shyness Shyness, although it may sound counterintuitive, is a form of pride. It comes from trying to defend one's own opinion regarding oneself (from being challenged by others). The shy person shrinks from contact with others as a defense mechanism. God, however, gave us not the spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7) Superiority Complex Superiority complex, too, is an attempt to hide the real feeling of mediocrity. Psychologist Alfred Adler described the superiority complex as a defense mechanism, for feelings of inadequacy, in his early 20th-century work. God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud (James 4:6). Final Analysis Both shyness and superiority complex have something to do it pride, the cause of the fall of Satan. What do you think about my conclusions? *"Yep!"* or *"Bwah-hah-hah!"*? ![](http://via.placeholder.com/1000x2/007000/1000x2?text=.) 🍎 Previous Posts [Twinkling Along With Joseph](https://steemit.com/hive-185836/@rightscomet/twinkling-along-with-joseph) [John Boyd's OODA And You](https://steemit.com/hive-111825/@rightscomet/john-boyd-s-ooda-and-you) [Grand Story + Story + Facts = Meaning (Advanced Writing Course Materials)](https://steemit.com/hive-111825/@rightscomet/grand-story-story-facts-meaning-advanced-writing-course-materials) [I Missed The Gorilla... Did You See It?](https://steemit.com/hive-107252/@rightscomet/i-missed-the-gorilla-did-you-see-it) [Whoever That Said "Fear + Manipulation + Domination = Witchcraft" Is A Superlative Genius](https://steemit.com/hive-108514/@rightscomet/whoever-that-said-fear-manipulation-domination-witchcraft-is-a-superlative-genius) [Tom Robinson's Predicament](https://steemit.com/hive-107252/@rightscomet/tom-robinson-s-predicament) [Time Once Lost: She Once Was An Angel...](https://steemit.com/hive-107252/@rightscomet/time-once-lost-she-once-was-an-angel) [Amazing, The Original Myth Explains The Second Myth](https://steemit.com/hive-108514/@rightscomet/amazing-the-original-myth-explains-the-second-myth) [When Words Failed...](https://steemit.com/hive-111825/@rightscomet/when-words-failed) [When Conmen Marry...](https://steemit.com/hive-107252/@rightscomet/when-conmen-marry) [Heraclitus: You Can't Step Into The Same River Twice, Can You?](https://steemit.com/hive-111825/@rightscomet/heraclitus-you-can-t-step-into-the-same-river-twice-can-you) [Mimetic Theory: Is This The Best Way To Understand The World?](https://steemit.com/hive-111825/@rightscomet/mimetic-theory-is-this-the-best-way-to-understand-the-world) [Absolutism Vs. Relativism, Which Side Are You On?](https://steemit.com/hive-111825/@rightscomet/absolutism-vs-relativism-which-side-are-you-on)