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The danger of losing sense of proportion as to one’s self-importance increases the risk of failure to properly grasp the values and relationships of divine beings. 50:1.2-3

When self-concepts fully displace Adjuster governance, death becomes inescapable for mortal man's spirit nucleus. 12:9.6

Taking yourself too seriously exhausts immature creatures, not the effort to achieve meaningful work. 48:6.37

Believe in the gospel of the kingdom, accept divine forgiveness, and clothe yourself with the robe of divine righteousness, removing the filthy rags of self-righteousness. 150:5.2

One should seek to declare the words of the Father, not speak for oneself, in order to seek the glory of him who sent them. 162:2.1

In the spiritual realm, all service is sacred and exhilarating, with higher spiritual orders respecting lower beings as equals. 25:1.1

Humor helps avoid overdeveloped notions of self-importance, providing a divine antidote for ego exaltation. 48:4.14-18

Lucifer and Caligastia’s feelings of self-importance blinded them to loving warnings and patient instruction, causing them to misconstrue attempts to help as unwarranted criticism and interference with personal liberties. 66:8.2

Parental overloving injuriously exalts child’s sense of self-importance, but wise parents like yours ensure their children grow up with laudable self-confidence and normal feelings of security. 177:2.2

Pharisees filled with self-righteousness strive for outward appearances, but neglect the purification of their inner souls and reject the revelation of truth. 166:1.4

True liberty, born of genuine self-respect, leads to altruistic service, while false liberty, stemming from self-admiration, results in the exploitation of others for selfish gain. 54:1.6

The fallen and deposed Sovereign of Satania, Lucifer, learned that self-contemplation is most disastrous, even to exalted personalities in the celestial world, as his heart was lifted up because of his beauty, leading to corruption of wisdom and ultimate downfall. 53:1.3

Self-exaltation leads to being humbled, while humbling oneself leads to true exaltation before God. 175:1.10

True self-respect is inextricably linked to love and service for others, not to self-admiration. 156:5.14

Spiritual greatness is attained through understanding love, not self-exaltation, for true greatness lies in serving others with humility. 158:6.3

The first shall be last, and those who are last will many times be first in the kingdom of God. 163:3.4 166:3.5

Trials of life must first prepare the self-satisfied before they can seek the wisdom of salvation. 132:7.2

Focus on the importance of work and let go of self-importance to achieve success and avoid burdens. 48:6.37

In the Urantia Book

Judas

  • Judas developed exaggerated ideas of his self-importance due to being pampered and spoiled as a child. 139:12.6
  • Despite the disdain from Caiaphas, Judas remained focused on his heart set on self-exaltation, asking for something in return for his service. 177:4.7
  • Judas, resentful his abilities unrecognized, plotted to secure honor for himself and get even with Peter, James, and John by betraying Jesus. 177:4.4

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.

See also

Exaltation, selfPrideSelf-admirationSelf-contemplationSelf-exaltationSelf-righteousnessSelf-satisfactionSelfishnessVanity
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