Biblical Self-Esteem – Part 6 I believe it is very easy for us to misunderstand what is meant by biblical self-esteem. The biggest problem that we face is one’s self. In one sense ‘self’ is public enemy number one. When it comes to my relationships with others and my relationship with God – it is myself… Read more »
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Relationships – Chapter 30
Biblical Self-Esteem – Part 5 Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Another thing that we need to think about is: What does God say about me? We all have developed a self-image, a mental picture… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 29
Self-Esteem – Part 4 Our concept of God affects our concept of ourselves since we are made in the image of God. God will accept us in Christ. However, we need to also see that God is a God of purpose and plan. First we read in Psalm 138:8 that He has a… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 28
Biblical Self-Esteem – Part 3 In building on who God is; that He is who He claims to be and He will keep His Word, we need to see what God will do. This is important in being able to build strong relationships. We read in Colossians 1:13-14 “For he has rescued us from… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 27
Biblical Self-Esteem – Part 2 In order to understand ourselves as well as others we must have an understanding of who God is and to have a healthy concept of Him (as all of this is important in building relationships). So often we have equated God with some bad experience. Perhaps we grew… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 25
Proverbs 29:11 “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” In dealing with anger the question that comes up is: How do we handle anger? Many people today in our culture handle anger in a negative way. What I mean is that they handle it… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 24
Causes of Anger – Part 3 Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 29:11 “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” When we think of the causes for anger several things come to… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 23
Recognizing Anger – Part 2 Proverbs 15:18 “A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.” Proverbs 19:19 “A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.” Proverbs 22:24 “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not… Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 22
Proverbs 14:17 “A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.” Proverbs 14:29 “A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.” Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” In dealing with personal relationships it is important to take anger into consideration…. Read more »
Relationships – Chapter 21
Escapism Conclusion – Part 4 Romans 5:2-5 “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” … Read more »