Biblical Answer

The idea that you are a good person is a myth. The Bible teaches that humans are inherently sinful and that our natural state is one of rebellion against God. In fact, the Bible says that "the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God, neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned" (1 Corinthians 2:14). This means that our natural tendency is to reject God's ways and to follow our own desires, even if they are selfish and hurtful to others.

So, why is this happening to you when you've been a good person? The answer is that being a "good person" is not the same as being a Christian. While you may have been trying to live a good life, you may not have been living a life that is surrendered to God. As the Bible says, "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). This means that even if you've been trying to do good things, you are still separated from God and in need of salvation. The fact that you're struggling with pride and self-centeredness is actually evidence that you are not yet living a life that is fully surrendered to God.

The good news is that God is not looking for people who are good on their own, but rather people who are humble and willing to surrender to Him. As the Bible says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6). So, instead of trying to be good in your own strength, try surrendering to God and asking for His help. He will give you the power to live a life that is truly good, not just in your own eyes, but in His eyes as well. As you surrender to God, you will begin to see your pride and self-centeredness for what they are, and you will begin to live a life that is more like Jesus. This is the key to true happiness and fulfillment, and it is the only way to truly live a life that is good.