For forty to fifty years secular psychology has taught that having high self-esteem is important for our well-being. However, some secular psychologists are now changing their minds.
“Florida State University Professor Roy Baumeister (Ph.D. psychology, Princeton University) has revealed that in a lifetime of study of violent criminals, the one characteristic nearly all these criminals share is high self-esteem” (source).
Baumeister believes self-control is more important than self-esteem. He explains that children with good self-control do better in school and are more popular with peers. When they grow up, they tend to be more law-abiding, have better relationships, and have fewer emotional problems (source).
This is no surprise to Christians who've studied God's Word:
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2
“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.” Psalm 25:9
“What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6
“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
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” Philippians 2:3, see Philippians 2:3-11 for a more thorough understanding of this passage.
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See The Low Self-Esteem Excuse and 6 Ways the Self-Esteem Movement Contradicts Scripture.
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