Re: [TruthTalk] Beams and Motes

[Judy Taylor]

Self rejection happens when children are either rejected by parents or have overly critical parents. When one is raised in an unloving atmosphere they tend to accept the lie that this is because they are unlovable making it difficult to understand or receive the love of God.     The world adds to the problem with unrealistic standards especially in the area of perfection and body image - thinness for women and Gk perfection for men and too many times this becomes a graven image or idol and people reject themselves when they don't measure up rather than giving thanks for being fearfully and wonderfully made.     On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:14:35 -0600 Terry Clifton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Could you explain what you mean by self rejection? Judy Taylor wrote: Hi Terry, I don't know that any of us would say that they are "self satisfied" in fact not even Paul himself said that. What he did say is that he didn't know of any sin but that did not mean he was justified completely before the Lord.  I would say the same.  At this point in my walk I see self rejection just as sinful as the ignorance that comes with pride... either way it is all self, self, self, self.  judyt                                              judyt                                        He that says "I know Him" and doesn't keep His Commandments                               is a liar (1 John 2:4)