Thematic Bible: Ignorance of Self
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ignorance of Self » It manifests itself in self-confidence
And they said to Him, We can. And Jesus said to them, You shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of, and with the baptism that I am baptized with you shall be baptized.
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Peter said to Him, Lord, why cannot I follow You now? I will lay down my life for Your sake.
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ignorance of Self » It retains sin in the heart
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwells no good thing. For to will is present with me, but how to perform that which is good I do not find.
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Jesus said to them, If you were blind, you would have no sin. But now you say, We see. Therefore your sin remains.
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ignorance of Self » It is associated with self-righteousness
Because you say, I am rich and increased with goods and have need of nothing, and do not know that you are 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 a god, or melted a graven image that is good for nothing?
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ignorance of Self » It results in unconscious deterioration of men
Strangers have eaten up his strength, and he does not know. Yea, gray hairs are here and there on him, yet he knows it not.
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