CHARACTERISTICS OF SPIRITUAL SELF-ESTEEM

Spiritual self-esteem is the first stage to reaching spiritual maturity. The developement of your spirit is in stages of growth just as your physical body grows in stages from infancy to adulthood. We should and are commanded of God, to grow from spiritual birth to spritual maturity. This is done by learning and applying bible doctrine, somewhat like a building, starting with a good foundation.

The following are characteristics displayed by our obtaining a completed spiritual self-esteem.

1. The beginning of Contentment. Finding contentment or the capacity for happiness in whatever your present circumstances happen to be. (2 Cor. 12:10) ( 1Tim. 6:6-8) (Heb. 13:5) (Phil. 4:11)

2. Mental Stability: Consistent and accurate application of Bible doctrine in adversity and prosperity. (Phil. 4: 12-13)

3. Composure Marked By Self-assurance. Confidence gained by applying doctrine to life and experiencing its effects. (James 1:22-25)

4. Grace Orientation To Life. Demonstrates a gracious attitude toward other people without distorting toleration into compromise of one’s integrity. (Rom. 12:10)

5. Doctrinal Orientation To Reality. Maintaining true humility by avoiding inordinate ambition and competition. Developing spiritual common sense, spiritual independence, and a sense of humor. (Rom. 12: 3) (Eph. 4:23)

6. Good Decisions From A Position of Strength. Making good decisions based on divine viewpoint thinking. (Eph. 6:10) (Phil 2:2) (Col.1:11)

7. The Beginning Of Personal Control Of One’s Life. Spiritual independence is based on maximum use of one’s royal priesthood, by which the believer represents himself before God. His perspective in life is focused on God rather than on people. (Col. 2:7) (Heb. 12:2-3)

8. The Use Of Spiritual Self-esteem As A Problem-Solving Device. It solves the problems of inadequacy, fear, emotional disturbance, lack of personality identity, and uncertainty concerning one’s niche in life.Sees problems as opportunities to use doctrine in his soul. (2 Tim. 1:7) (2 Tim 2:3-4)

9. The Beginning of A Personal Sense Of Destiny. The meaning, purpose, and definition of his life become clear as he resolves his relationships with God, self, and people.

10. Postsalvation Epistemological Rehabilitation. Epistemology is the study of knowledge itself, addressing the question of how man knows what he knows. Developing a new doctrinal frame of reference through learning and metabolizing the Word of God by faith. The renovation of thought including everything from understanding spirituality and how to execute the protocol plan of God, to appreciating one’s portfolio of invisible assets, to mastering Christian suffering. (Rom. 12:2)

11. Command Of Self. Exercising self-control, self-restraint, poise, and self-regulation. (Prov. 19:11) (1 Cor. 14: 33) (2 Tim. 2:10)

12. A New Attitude Toward Life. Personal love for God gives the believer a dynamic attitude, viewpoint , and perspective on life. His thoughts and priorities change as his focus on Christ motivates him in everything he does. (John 15:10-17)

13. Qualification For Providential Preventive Suffering. Developing the ability to handle suffering for blessing. Advancing him into the next stage of spiritual adulthood, which is spiritual autonomy. (1 Pet. 4: 12-16)

14. Attainment Of The First Phase Of The Unique Life. Understanding the distinction between the permanent, unchanging, unfelt indwelling of Christ as the Shekinah Glory and the Christian experience of Christ being glorified in our bodies. (Phil 1:20-21) (1 Cor. 6:20) (Eph. 5:1)

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