Believe in Yourself - Quotes
The kind of "believe in yourself" that is dangerous is the one that: Is out of connection with reality, fact, or truth. Is wishful and presumptuous. Tends towards absolute autonomy, as if one has no need of anybody else (oblivious of the fact that man is a very contingent and dependent being). Believes that knowledge of self alone defines fulfillment in life. Is disconnected from God: from His Truth, His Love, and His Power. "The church's concept of faith has been corrupted by our American culture. People in this country have been feeding on a demonic gospel of self-esteem, self-worth, self-help. We've been told, "Believe in yourself." Then add to that our obsession with "instant everything" -- instant meals, instant drinks, instant information, instant gratification." - David Wilkerson, Delivered From This Present Evil World "THOROUGHLY worldly people never understand even the world; they rely altogether on a few cynical maxims whi