Self-respect
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Self-respect is found in spiritual living, rooted in love and service, not in self-admiration. 156:5.14
The Universal Father has bestowed every part of himself with dignity of personality possession to all beings except in his central indwelling. 10:1.2
Restoring self-respect, without lessening it, is crucial in preventing paralysis of the will. 159:3.3
A moral society should aim to preserve the self-respect of its citizenry through governmental supervision that exercises minimal regulative control, fostering cultural and social evolution. 71:3.9
In the Urantia Book
Jesus
- Jesus aimed at self-respect in his life, promoting true humility and courage in the teachings he imparted to his followers. 140:8.20
- I will stop at nothing to restore self-respect. 159:3.3
- Jesus taught men to value themselves highly, inspiring unremitting service and faith in their worth. 196:2.10
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.
- Voluntarily do God's “will” 140:8.20 — 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.
- “Fear not” said Jesus 140:8.20 — Mt 10:28,31; Mt 14:27; Mt 17:7; Mt 28:10; Mk 5:36; Mk 6:50; Lk 5:10; Lk 8:50; Lk 12:4,4,7,32; Jn 6:20; Jn 14:27.