Self-forgetfulness
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Cease thinking about yourself and your troubles, gird yourself for the battle of a new day and share the good news of the gospel with those in spiritual poverty. 191:1.2
The faith of Jesus visualized all spirit values as being found in the kingdom of God, so Father manifests himself in those who exhibit self-forgetfulness in the pursuit of the “will of God.” 196:0.8-9
The new religion teaches self-forgetfulness and enhanced self-realization rather than self-sacrifice, reflecting a shift from fear-consciousness to truth-conviction and genuine compassion for others. 180:5.12
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.
- Tell Peter 191:1.2 — Mk 16:7.
- What Jesus told Peter 191:1.2 — Lk 22:31-32.
- Seek first the kingdom 196:0.8 — Mt 6:33; Lk 12:31.
- Do will of God 196:0.8 — Ps 143:10; Sir 15:11-20; Mt 6:10; Mt 7:21; Mt 12:50; Mk 3:35; Lk 8:21; Lk 11:2; Jn 7:16-17; Jn 9:31; Jn 14:21-24; Jn 15:10,14-16.
- Thy will be done 196:0.8 — Mt 6:10; Lk 11:2.