Thematic Bible: Ignorance of Self
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ignorance of Self » It manifests itself in self-confidence
"We are able," they replied. "Out of the cup," said Jesus, "from which I am to drink you shall drink, and with the baptism with which I am to be baptized you shall be baptized;
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"Master," asked Peter again, "why cannot I follow you now? I will lay down my life on your behalf.
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ignorance of Self » It retains sin in the heart
For I know that in me, that is, in my lower self, nothing good has its home; for while the will to do right is present with me, the power to carry it out is not.
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"If you were blind," answered Jesus, "you would have no sin; but as a matter of fact you boast that you see. So your sin remains!"
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ignorance of Self » It is associated with self-righteousness
You say, I am rich, and have wealth stored up, and I stand in need of nothing; and you do not know that if there is a wretched creature it is *you* -- pitiable, poor, blind, naked.
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ignorance of Self » It alienates from God
with darkened understandings, having by reason of the ignorance which is deep-seated in them and the insensibility of their moral nature, no share in the Life which God gives.
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