Self-analysis
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Defeat is the true mirror revealing the depth of your spiritual capacity and strength of character. 156:5.17
God alone has perfect self-appraisal, fully aware of his infinity, eternity, perfection, and power. 2:1.3-4
The apostles were surprised to learn that Jesus' teachings lacked guidance on spiritual self-examination. 140:8.27
Self-analysis prevents conceited egotism in the philosophy of Jesus of Nazareth. 140:8.27
Both science and religion require fearless self-criticism to acknowledge their incompleteness and prevent dogmatism. 103:7.7
Understanding self and others leads to craving to know God, as the God-knowing man strives to become like the Original Personality through his spiritual experiences. 1:6.6
Jesus taught self-forgetfulness and self-control, while John taught self-examination and self-denial. 143:2.2
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Character growth 140:8.27 — Mt 13:31-32; Mk 4:31-32; Lk 13:18-19.