Thematic Bible: Ignorance of Self
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ignorance of Self » It manifests itself in self-confidence
"Yes," they answered, "we can." "You shall indeed drink the cup that I am to drink," Jesus said, "and receive the baptism that I am to receive,
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"Why cannot I follow you now, Master?" asked Peter. "I will lay down my life for you."
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ignorance of Self » It retains sin in the heart
I know that there is nothing good in me-I mean in my earthly nature. For, although it is easy for me to want to do right, to act rightly is not easy.
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"If you had been blind," replied Jesus, "you would have had no sin to answer for; but, as it is, you say 'We can see,' and so your sin remains.
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ignorance of Self » It is associated with self-righteousness
You say 'I am rich and have grown rich, and I want for nothing,' and you do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, naked!
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ignorance of Self » It alienates from God
With their powers of discernment darkened, cut off from the Life of God, owing to the ignorance that prevails among them and to the hardness of their hearts.
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