Life Issues

Topical Memory System

By : Navpress

Self – Image
 When Your Mirror Needs Adjusting by Ralph Ennis
I. Three Important Concepts

1. Self-image is your view of yourself. In Romans 12:3 we are admonished to

have a proper self-image: “ Do not think of yourself more highly than you
ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with
measure of faith GOD has given you.” Do not be either haughty or sef-
debasing in your estimation of yourself. Know yourself accurately.
2. Self-worth is the value you place on yourself. Perhaps you place proper
value on yourself, treating yourself and others with love, or possibly you
despairingly abuse yourself after giving up hope of possessing any value.
The goal should be to believe and understand your GOD-given value.
3. Self-love is your love of yourself. JESUS said, “Love your neighbour as
yourself” Luke 10:27. Loving yourself in thus quite biblical. Self-love is not
arrogance and should not be disdained. We should learn to love ourselves.

II. How Should We View Ourselves?

III. How Should We Value Ourselves
IV. Many of Us Dislike Ourselves
V. Learning to Love Ourselves
VI. Balancing Self-Love and Self Denial
VII. Conclusion