a. When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction: Uzziah is a prominent example of a man who handled adversity better than success. i. “The history of men affords persistent witness to the subtle perils which are created by prosperity. More men are blasted by it than by adversity.… Prosperity always puts the soul in danger of pride, of the heart lifted up; and pride ever goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Morgan) ii.