Thematic Bible: Ignorance of Self
Thematic Bible
ignorance of Self » It manifests itself in self-confidence
And they replied to Him, “We are able.” Jesus told them, “The cup that I drink you will drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized.
Verse Concepts
Peter said to Him, “Lord, why cannot I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You!”
Verse Concepts
ignorance of Self » It retains sin in the heart
For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh [my human nature, my worldliness—my sinful capacity]. For the willingness [to do good] is present in me, but the doing of good is not.
Verse Concepts
Jesus said to them, “If you were blind [to spiritual things], you would have no sin [and would not be blamed for your unbelief]; but since you claim to have [spiritual] sight, [you have no excuse so] your sin and guilt remain.
Verse Concepts
ignorance of Self » It is associated with self-righteousness
ignorance of Self » It alienates from God
for their [moral] understanding is darkened and their reasoning is clouded; [they are] alienated and self-banished from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the [willful] ignorance and spiritual blindness that is [deep-seated] within them, because of the hardness and insensitivity of their heart.
Verse Concepts
ignorance of Self » It misleads, fetters and deceives men
Who has made a god or cast an idol which is profitable for nothing?
Verse Concepts
ignorance of Self » It results in unconscious deterioration of men
Strangers have devoured his strength,
Yet he does not know it;
Gray hairs are sprinkled on him,
Yet he does not know.