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4. Jesus Wept: The Bible and Human Emotions Contents 1 Emotions 2 Divine Provision for Anxiety 3 Stress 4 Relationships 5 Guilt 6 Good Thinking 7 Hope Against Depression 8 Resilience 9 Self-Esteem 10 Jealousy 11 Freedom From Addictions 12 Nature as a Source of Health 13 Partnership With Jesus

5. Jesus Wept: The Bible and Human Emotions Our Goal {3} These lessons look at human emotions and give us biblical principles on how we can understand our emotions and seek the power of the Lord to bring them under His loving sovereignty. We’ll look at Bible characters, focusing on their emotional reactions to whatever befell them, good and bad, and ask: What can we learn from their experiences that can help us with ours?

6. Jesus Wept: The Bible and Human Emotions Lesson 9, February 26 Jesus Wept: The Bible and Human Emotions Lesson 9, February 26 Self-Esteem

7. Self-Esteem Key Text 1 Peter 2:9 NIV “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

8. Self-Esteem Initial Words {103} Diminished self-esteem is a modern plague. In everyday existence, low self-esteem almost invariably hurts relationships and impairs performance in most areas of life. The Bible offers at least two components: What humans are by origin and what God thinks of and grants to each person. With these components, so much regarding self-esteem can change.

9. Self-Esteem Quick Look 1. Self, What You See (Matthew 22:39) 2. Self, What Others See (1 Samuel 16:7) 3. Self, What God Sees (Psalm 8:4, 5)

10. Self-Esteem 1. Self, What You See Matthew 22:39b NKJV “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

11. 1.Self, What You See Self Perceptions {106} What I see in myself is one important component of self-esteem. This text implies that a reasonable amount of love should go to oneself. There should be a healthy pride in things well done, and in the good traits and characteristics one may possess. There is an expected attitude of self-protection and caring for oneself.

12. There is a desirable middle area between extremely low self-esteem and arrogance. And Paul warns against the latter. Romans 12:4–8 explains that the body of Christ needs the input of each member. There is nothing wrong in acknowledging each gift, using them to strengthen Christ’s church, and thanking God for them. 1.Self, What You See Self Perceptions {106}

13. Self-Esteem 2. Self, What Others See 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV “ ‘Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature…. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’ ”

14. 2. Self, What Others See What the World Values {108} We do look at outward appearance; after all, that’s all we can see. Thus, our concept of self often is shaped by the reaction others display, based on their outward observation of us. Individuals experiencing poor self-esteem need to think in terms of personal traits or attributes that are of true value, because so often what the world values is of no value to God.

15. Most societies tend to place excessive value on outward, observable features. However, other traits, such as honesty, kindness, temperance, or firm commitment to principles and ideals tend to have less value. 2. Self, What Others See What the World Values {108}

16. The effects of prejudice are devastating on self-esteem and performance. As Christians, we should be making a concentrated effort to uplift and encourage others, regardless of their background. More than we realize, we have the ability to shape the self-concept of others through words, actions, and even how we look at them. 2. Self, What Others See Prejudice {108}

17. Psalm 8:4, 5 NKJV “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and you have crowned him with glory and honor.” Self-Esteem 3. Self, What God Sees

18. Origins {104} God also created other wonderful, life- bearing plants and animals, but in their beauty and perfection they do not bear resemblance to their Maker as do humans. Much of that image has been marred by sin, and that lost image can be restored progressively by the transforming power of the Spirit working in those who are surrendered to Christ.

19. Not only did God create us, He redeemed us, as well. In fact, Ellen White said that Christ would have died for even one person. What does that tell us about our inherent worth, regardless of what the world might think of us? Why is it so important to keep before us our worth in the eyes of God? 3. Self, What God Sees Infinite Value {104}

20. If someone feels tempted to dwell upon being inferior, lost, or outcast, they should remember that something else goes with that condition— a special and intense care from God and His angels. The shepherd cared more for the lost sheep than for the ninety-nine. The woman forgot her other coins. The father gave more attention to the prodigal son. 3. Self, What God Sees Infinite Value {110}

21. Self-Esteem Final Words {112} The Christian community needs people who are interested in building others up rather than destroying them. The concept of self easily can be ruined in no time with rude words of criticism. “Upon every family, upon every individual Christian, is laid the duty of barring the way against corrupt speech.

22. Self-Esteem Final Words {112} When in the company of those who indulge in foolish talk, it is our duty to change the subject of conversation if possible. By the help of the grace of God we should quietly drop words or introduce a subject that will turn the conversation into a profitable channel.”—Christ’s Object Lessons 337.