Matthew 16:22-24 " Then Peter took HIM, and began to rebuke HIM, saying, 'Be it far from THEE, LORD: this shall not be unto THEE.' But HE turned, and said unto Peter, 'Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of GOD, but those that be of men.' Then said JESUS unto HIS disciples, 'If any man will come after ME, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow ME.' "
Our society has been inundated and influenced by the self-esteem movement to the point that it is no longer perceived as anything but the most familiar and acceptable way of thinking. In a 1984 issue of the Ladies Home Journal, women are assured that "feeling good about ourselves may, in fact, be the cornerstone of our total well-being." Since they think this is likely, the writers of the article logically propose the following counsel: "Take positive steps to enhance" your "self-esteem."
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