“Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the response of pride to failure.” – Piper
Jonah felt arrogant because of his heritage, status and success which caused him to loose sight of grace and become unwilling to share it. His racial and religious stressfulness caused him to feel superior to others.
When Jonah failed to run from God’s presence he overtaken by self-pity and despair. He could not meet his own expectations of perfection.
This is why we all need the gospel. It is the only message that that crushes our pride and repairs our confidence, making us both Holy and Humble.
