Believing in Yourself Is Overrated. Believing in God Is Underrated.

We're fools to think high self-confidence makes us more effective in ministry. This 1-minute devotion explains.

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tudy the lives of those who walked closely to God and you won't find people with high self-esteem.

You'll find people with high God-esteem.  

Modern culture tells us that the solution to insecurities, fears, and inferiority is believing in ourselves. But our human problems began when Eve believed in herself (Genesis 3).

God says the solution to insecurities, fears, and inferiority is believing in Him and putting no confidence in our human efforts (Psalm 20:7; Philippians 3:3). He calls us to self-denial, not self-promotion (Luke 9:23).

We don't judge ourselves by human standards. We have a realistic view of ourselves, admitting our sins and weaknesses while acknowledging our victories and maturity in our faith.

"Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you" (Romans 12:3).

So let's quit bragging on ourselves and start bragging on God!

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Read how Moses messed up when he had high self-esteem and how he excelled when he had low self-esteem: Moses to the Rescue

If you've purchased Wisdom for Life, I suggest you read or re-read Day 46 to reinforce the truths in this devotion.

We're fools to think high self-confidence makes us more effective in ministry. This 1-minute devotion explains.

 

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8 comments:

  1. he has already done more for me this year than i can ever imagine and i cant wait for the future. i thank you God for your favour upon my family and i's lives. this is just the begining i know the best is yet to come

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  2. maybe just maybe god represents ourselves, maybe we are powerful on our own and maybe self-love and confidence are the keys to a beautiful life full of independence!

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    1. Hi unknown,
      I'm not sure what you mean by little "g" god representing us, but your other statements are not supported in God's Word.

      If you want to better understand these truths, I encourage you to get a Bible and start reading in the Gospel of John. You will learn that coming to Christ means admitting we are hopeless sinners in need of a Savior. It means putting our trust in Christ, not in ourselves. It means denying ourselves, not loving ourselves. It means esteeming God, not esteeming ourselves.

      I hope that your use of the word "maybe" means you are open to the fact that maybe you're wrong.


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  3. I absolutely needed this. I love it and I will begin to get it ingrained into my hear mind and soul so that it is automatic.
    God's great love....this is the best valentine ever!
    Glory to God.
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