Chapter 30—Selfishness and Self-centeredness Dangers in Self-flattery—It is difficult for us to understand ourselves, to have a correct knowledge of our own characters. The Word of God is plain, but often there is an error in applying it to one’s self. There is liability to self-deception and to think its warnings and reproofs do not meanContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
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Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 30—Selfishness and Self-centeredness By Nature We Are Self-centered—Naturally we are self-centered and opinionated. But when we learn the lessons that Christ desires to teach us, we become partakers of His nature; henceforth we live His life. The wonderful example of Christ, the matchless tenderness with which He entered into the feelings of others, weepingContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (E) Independence of Mind True Independence Not Stubbornness—True independence of mind is not stubbornness. It leads the youth to form their opinions on the Word of God, irrespective of what others may say or do. If in the company of the unbelieving, the atheist, or the infidel, it leads them toContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (D) Moral Independence The Law of Mutual Dependence—We are all woven together in the great web of humanity, and whatever we can do to benefit and uplift others will reflect in blessing upon ourselves. The law of mutual dependence runs through all classes of society. The poor are not more dependentContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 6—Selfishness and Self-respect Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (B) Dependence and Independence in Working Relationships One Man’s Mind—It is a mistake to make men believe that the workers for Christ should make no move save that which has first been brought before some responsible man. Men must not be educated to look to men asContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1
Section 6—Selfishness and Self-respect Chapter 29—Dependence and Independence (A) Dependence Upon God, Not Man Dependence Upon God Is Absolute—God would have every soul for whom Christ has died become a part of the vine, connected with the parent stock, drawing nourishment from it. Our dependence on God is absolute and should keep us very humble;Continue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality Volume 1”
Mind, Character, and Personality
Section 6—Selfishness and Self-respect Chapter 28—Self-respect Developing Self-respect—If we wish to do good to souls, our success with these souls will be in proportion to their belief in our belief in, and appreciation of, them. Respect shown to the struggling human soul is the sure means through Christ Jesus of the restoration of the self-respectContinue reading “Mind, Character, and Personality”