Are there theological explanations for why God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble?

1 Peter 5:5-7 (ESV): > 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for **“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”** 6 **Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you**, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. James 4:6-10 (ESV): > 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, **“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”** 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 **Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you**. - First of all, what do Peter and James mean by being *proud* and *humble*? What are the Biblical definitions of *pride* and *humility*? - Why does God oppose the proud but give grace to the humble? What is the logic behind this principle/law? - Is there something inherently wrong about being proud? Why is pride a bad thing? - Is there something inherently good about being humble? Why is humility a good thing? ______________ ***Note**: I don't intend this question to be opinion-based, so I would rather encourage answers that draw on reputable sources, e.g., the works of reputable Christian philosophers or theologians that have discussed this question before, etc. Alternatively, if a denomination has an official denominational answer to the question, it would be great to know about that.* _____________ ***Note 2**: I reworded this question to match the style of this one: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/83011/50422*