Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3
Pride
Many define self-esteem as “feelings of worth based on their skills, accomplishments, status, financial resources, or appearance". This definition can be summarized as having pride, of being proud of one's self. A person that has high self esteem does not have a need for God because they have become their own gods .
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6
America the land of the Proud
Building self esteem and self confidence is now a major drive in the culture, even the churches are joining the chorus. Everyone want to feel like they are the most important person, that the world revolves around them. It is a spirit of arrogance, a spirit of lie
because the Bible says that man is like the grass that we see today and tomorrow is gone. This spirit of pride has resulted in self love, a prophetic description of the last days.
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?Psalm 8:4
Satan; father of high self esteem
Satan had high self esteem. He had belief in himself and because of that the Bible said he sinned. And now he is bringing this same mindset to humanity to make them believe in themselves. We are in the mad quest to feel good about ourselves so that others may respect us.
Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth.Ezekiel 28:17
Pride before a Fall
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.Proverbs 16:18,19
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15
True Self Esteem
True self esteem is believing that one cannot achieve anything on their own but by God's power. Because our Father in Heaven is the King of the universe, there is no reason for us to seek to prove to others of our self worth. To hold ourselves in high esteem is to believe in a lie, because as human beings we are an extremely fragile creation. The beasts of the forest are able to defend themselves, but us human need tools in order do so. Any little accidents and we are dead, incapacitated and are soon forgotten. We should never put trust in ourselves but should seek daily to surrender ourselves to God. Let us get rid of that spirit of self worthiness. It is of the world and not of God. Let us seek to have a humble spirit, for the "meek will inherit the earth:.
Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things.Jeremiah 9:23,24
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PrideMany define self-esteem as “feelings of worth based on their skills, accomplishments, status, financial resources, or appearance". This definition can be summarized as having pride, of being proud of one's self. A person that has high self esteem does not have a need for God because they have become their own gods .
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6
America the land of the Proud
Building self esteem and self confidence is now a major drive in the culture, even the churches are joining the chorus. Everyone want to feel like they are the most important person, that the world revolves around them. It is a spirit of arrogance, a spirit of lie
because the Bible says that man is like the grass that we see today and tomorrow is gone. This spirit of pride has resulted in self love, a prophetic description of the last days.
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?Psalm 8:4
Satan; father of high self esteem
Satan had high self esteem. He had belief in himself and because of that the Bible said he sinned. And now he is bringing this same mindset to humanity to make them believe in themselves. We are in the mad quest to feel good about ourselves so that others may respect us.
Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor. So I threw you to the earth.Ezekiel 28:17
Pride before a Fall
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.Proverbs 16:18,19
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15
True Self Esteem
True self esteem is believing that one cannot achieve anything on their own but by God's power. Because our Father in Heaven is the King of the universe, there is no reason for us to seek to prove to others of our self worth. To hold ourselves in high esteem is to believe in a lie, because as human beings we are an extremely fragile creation. The beasts of the forest are able to defend themselves, but us human need tools in order do so. Any little accidents and we are dead, incapacitated and are soon forgotten. We should never put trust in ourselves but should seek daily to surrender ourselves to God. Let us get rid of that spirit of self worthiness. It is of the world and not of God. Let us seek to have a humble spirit, for the "meek will inherit the earth:.
Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; 24but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things.Jeremiah 9:23,24
http://biblehub.com/matthew/5-5.htmhttp://www.gotquestions.org/self-esteem.html#ixzz3cu791AUA
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