Thematic Bible: Ignorance of Self
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ignorance of Self » It manifests itself in self-confidence
And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink the cup that I drink, and of the baptism that I am baptized with ye shall be baptized;
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Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my soul for thy sake.
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ignorance of Self » It retains sin in the heart
And I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwells no good thing; for I have the desire, but I am not able to perform that which is good.
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Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin; but now because ye say, We see, therefore your sin abides.
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ignorance of Self » It is associated with self-righteousness
Because thou sayest, I am rich and increased with goods and have need of nothing and knowest not that thou art wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked,
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ignorance of Self » It alienates from God
having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them because of the blindness of their heart,
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ignorance of Self » It misleads, fetters and deceives men
Who has formed God? And who cast a graven image that is profitable for nothing?
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ignorance of Self » It results in unconscious deterioration of men
Strangers have devoured his strength, and he does not know it; yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he does not understand.
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