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NASB | Romans 12:3 ¶ For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:3 ¶ For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service]. |
Subject: How do I (you, we) come across? |
Bible Note: It would not be easy to reveal how we would help someone with self-esteem problems in a forum such as this. For one thing, we would be exposing ourselves to criticism from people who had one course in psychology fifty years ago and do not understand what we are saying. That would not be profitable. It might just be useful here to say that God has made us, body and soul and spirit. If we care about our bodies, enough to have a blood pressure taken on a regular basis, we might do well to consider having our psyches checked from time to time for self-esteem. But I can understand that you feel fine and do not see the need to visit that kind of doctor. If you ever feel the need for psychological help, may I suggest that you choose your doctor very carefully. I would not expect a worldly psychologist to be recommending that you live a life centered on Christ. After all, he is not doing it himself. But there are some consecrated practitioners in this field who would do just that. You would want to choose someone who has a philosophy of life, and a faith, that is compatible with yours. For a person such as you, Hank, it would not be difficult to adjust the self-esteem if it ever got out of whack. From this distance it seems to be fine. But if you were concerned, before he did anything about it, the psychologist would measure it. I doubt very much that you are as nutty as you say, though I do detect slight indications of a healthy sense of humor. It is my professional opinion that you are fine, and that your heart is strong for the Lord. Stay well. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy body prospereth. |