We’re looking at the topic of healthy self esteem. Some would say “self esteem” is not in the Bible so don't spend any time on the topic.
The words aren’t but the concept is. “Made in God’s image.” That is one example. Another: satan tempted Christ three times after his 40-day fast. Two of those times he said to Christ, “If you are the son of God,” questioning Christ’s identity.
Today we grapple with a conundrum:
Good self confidence and self esteem comes from a decreased focus on the self (less self consciousness), and most self -help approaches increase that focus. They literally lock you in Self Help Hell. The harder you try to improve your confidence, the worse you feel.
Good self confidence and self esteem comes from a decreased focus on the self (less self consciousness), and most self -help approaches increase that focus. They literally lock you in Self Help Hell. The harder you try to improve your confidence, the worse you feel.
We’ll endeavor to walk that fine line throughout these posts, better understanding self yet plumbing the depths of knowing who we are from God’s perspective. Seeing more deeply the “Created in God’s image” and how that relates to caring about other people.
Hang with me the next few weeks as we explore one of the four most important aspects of successful living.
1. A heart and life committed to following Jesus.
2. Appropriately handling issues of anger.
3. Building healthy self esteem; and
4. Growing in self discipline.
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