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Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Q3. Selfishness vs. Humility
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Posted 13 February 2005 - 09:06 PM
Bitter envy is to deeply desire what someone else has and despise the person who has it. Selfish ambition is wanting something regardless of how it affects others. Humililty is selflessness, holding others' needs to be more important than your own. Bitter envy and selfish ambition equates to putting your needs above the needs others without regard.
If we can't recognize the poison we won't know how to cure it.
Healing comes when a cure is applied. If we don't know we're sick why would we seek a cure.
When we speak we reinforce our thoughts/actions and also affect those around us. If we speak enthusiastically about our sins we not only continue to corrupt ourselves but others as well. We will only get worse. Our hearts harden and healing is far from us.
If we can't recognize the poison we won't know how to cure it.
Healing comes when a cure is applied. If we don't know we're sick why would we seek a cure.
When we speak we reinforce our thoughts/actions and also affect those around us. If we speak enthusiastically about our sins we not only continue to corrupt ourselves but others as well. We will only get worse. Our hearts harden and healing is far from us.
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 02:47 PM
In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
if you have bitter envy and or selfish ambition 1st you care what others think of you and what you can get out of it. with humility it doesn't matter how you're forseen. the only thing that matters is how GOD sees you.
if you have bitter envy and or selfish ambition 1st you care what others think of you and what you can get out of it. with humility it doesn't matter how you're forseen. the only thing that matters is how GOD sees you.
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 09:44 PM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)?
Bitter envy and/or selfish ambition drives a person to do for oneself, which makes themselves and their own agendas top priority. Humility puts the other person first, which results in putting another ahead of ourself.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
Denial of any sinful nature will prevent healing, and both are of a sinful nature. (Just as denial of what Jesus has done for us, given us victory and abundant life, etc. can prevent healing.)
How does boasting about these prevent healing?
It feeds the sinful nature. When something is fed, it grows.
Bitter envy and/or selfish ambition drives a person to do for oneself, which makes themselves and their own agendas top priority. Humility puts the other person first, which results in putting another ahead of ourself.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
Denial of any sinful nature will prevent healing, and both are of a sinful nature. (Just as denial of what Jesus has done for us, given us victory and abundant life, etc. can prevent healing.)
How does boasting about these prevent healing?
It feeds the sinful nature. When something is fed, it grows.
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 12:46 PM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Bitter envy doesn't show love toward those who have what we want and selfish ambition promotes self. We are to put others before ourself by serving God and our neighbor. Humility puts others needs before our own. Humility shows our love for God and neighbor. Bitter envy and selfish ambition place our own desires first and block the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. If we deny we have envy and selfish ambition our hearts will remain unclean. We will not grow into Christ. We will not gain godly wisdom. Our growth and healing will be blocked by evil. Boasting demonstrates an unclean heart and again we will not grow into Christ.
Bitter envy doesn't show love toward those who have what we want and selfish ambition promotes self. We are to put others before ourself by serving God and our neighbor. Humility puts others needs before our own. Humility shows our love for God and neighbor. Bitter envy and selfish ambition place our own desires first and block the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. If we deny we have envy and selfish ambition our hearts will remain unclean. We will not grow into Christ. We will not gain godly wisdom. Our growth and healing will be blocked by evil. Boasting demonstrates an unclean heart and again we will not grow into Christ.
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 09:33 PM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Bitter envy and self ambition are putting other down to elevate yourself. Humility is putting other before your self.
For Jesus to work in your life you need to have a pure heart. If you want the power, that Jesus said he would give to us when he ascened you need to have a pure heart. If you want a pure heart ask the Holy Spirit to show you impurities of your heart. Then when he shows the problems to you ,they must be cleaned up. I think the impure heart is the main reason that we in America don't see the power of Christ in our lives.
Bitter envy and self ambition are putting other down to elevate yourself. Humility is putting other before your self.
For Jesus to work in your life you need to have a pure heart. If you want the power, that Jesus said he would give to us when he ascened you need to have a pure heart. If you want a pure heart ask the Holy Spirit to show you impurities of your heart. Then when he shows the problems to you ,they must be cleaned up. I think the impure heart is the main reason that we in America don't see the power of Christ in our lives.
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 09:35 PM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Humility consists of being realistic as to your own abilities as well as realizing the good that also comes from others. We are to put others before ourselves, not try to "get ahead--come hell or high water!" Or by stomping on others in order to climb over them. No. This is the opposite of humility. We should see that anything that we accomplish is the gift of God--not something we have done by ourselves.
Denial of envy and ambition prevents healing because it pushes these emotions down into the subconscious where they rot and fester Only by these being brought to the light, examined, confessed and turned from, can healing begin.
Boasting about envy and ambition--sounds like someone saying "I am the most humble person on earth!" An oxymoron.
Humility consists of being realistic as to your own abilities as well as realizing the good that also comes from others. We are to put others before ourselves, not try to "get ahead--come hell or high water!" Or by stomping on others in order to climb over them. No. This is the opposite of humility. We should see that anything that we accomplish is the gift of God--not something we have done by ourselves.
Denial of envy and ambition prevents healing because it pushes these emotions down into the subconscious where they rot and fester Only by these being brought to the light, examined, confessed and turned from, can healing begin.
Boasting about envy and ambition--sounds like someone saying "I am the most humble person on earth!" An oxymoron.
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 12:13 PM
Selfishness and envy is not of God and cannot abide in the same space with humility. Some of the qualities of a humble heart are love, joy, peace, and contentment. Jesus was all about humility. As our example, unless we humble ourselves we will not be 'exalted.' Selfishness and envy concentrate only on personal selfish ambitons and do not seek the good of the other person.
If a person is selfish or envious, then that person should humbly admit and confess these faults to God, asking for forgiveness. Only then will healing take place.
A person who boasts about his/her selfishness and envy, is demonstrating a certain level of comfort with that condition; and will remain in that state, as he/she has not yet accepted the fact that a change of heart is needed in order to live a life that pleases God and is in keeping with His Word..
If a person is selfish or envious, then that person should humbly admit and confess these faults to God, asking for forgiveness. Only then will healing take place.
A person who boasts about his/her selfishness and envy, is demonstrating a certain level of comfort with that condition; and will remain in that state, as he/she has not yet accepted the fact that a change of heart is needed in order to live a life that pleases God and is in keeping with His Word..
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 04:48 PM
Bitter envy and selfish ambition are opposite of Humility, in that envy and
selfish ambition are of the flesh, the world and the devil. Humility is a gift
from the Lord.
Denial of bitter envy and selfish ambition prevent healing because these
things lead to strife and confusion in one's life. One is not being true to
themselves, to allow these things to exist.
Boasting about these would prevent healing, for whenever you are trying
to look better than others, or get the better of others, things will fall apart.
There will be disorder and confusion in your life.
selfish ambition are of the flesh, the world and the devil. Humility is a gift
from the Lord.
Denial of bitter envy and selfish ambition prevent healing because these
things lead to strife and confusion in one's life. One is not being true to
themselves, to allow these things to exist.
Boasting about these would prevent healing, for whenever you are trying
to look better than others, or get the better of others, things will fall apart.
There will be disorder and confusion in your life.
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 07:09 PM
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3.) (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
3.) Jesus tells us the greatest commandments: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39) My only thought is that if you are consumed with bitter envy and self ambition, then you can not love God or others. Because you are too consumed with loving yourself.
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 09:33 PM
Bitter envy & selfish ambition are self serving whereas humility is serving others. By denial of them we are fooling ourselves and prevents the healing process. Boasting is also self serving. Boasting is earthly, unspiritual and selfishness in our hearts. Replace these things with things from heaven which are all in 1 Cor. 13, the love chapter...
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Posted 18 February 2005 - 12:22 AM
Humility "prefers others". Envy and selfish ambition prefer self.
Healing is part of redemption from "sin" (sin = any shortcoming of the human body soul and spirit.) Envy and selfish ambition are of satan (satan = death and destruction).
The voice is the powerful instrument (for good or evil) of the heart, and if directed towards satan (death, destruction) will produce satanic consequences. Boasting is giving voice to envy and selfish ambition. It is associated with pride and comes before a fall from grace.
Denial of envy and selfish ambition is actually unrealistic. It lurks in all of us, as do other shortcomings. The best thing to do with any sin is face it, repent and seek the victory in Jesus. We will struggle with this during life on earth, but the crowns of life go to victors according to Revelation.
Healing is part of redemption from "sin" (sin = any shortcoming of the human body soul and spirit.) Envy and selfish ambition are of satan (satan = death and destruction).
The voice is the powerful instrument (for good or evil) of the heart, and if directed towards satan (death, destruction) will produce satanic consequences. Boasting is giving voice to envy and selfish ambition. It is associated with pride and comes before a fall from grace.
Denial of envy and selfish ambition is actually unrealistic. It lurks in all of us, as do other shortcomings. The best thing to do with any sin is face it, repent and seek the victory in Jesus. We will struggle with this during life on earth, but the crowns of life go to victors according to Revelation.
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Posted 18 February 2005 - 03:03 AM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing
In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)?
bitter envy and selfish ambition are either of the flesh or Satan and humility is of the Spirit.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
you are to consumed with the negitive to encourage the positive. . . only the light can give healing.
How does boasting about these prevent healing
Boasting does not produce good fruit, thus, God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)?
bitter envy and selfish ambition are either of the flesh or Satan and humility is of the Spirit.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
you are to consumed with the negitive to encourage the positive. . . only the light can give healing.
How does boasting about these prevent healing
Boasting does not produce good fruit, thus, God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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Posted 18 February 2005 - 01:22 PM
Humility always puts the other in front of self. It respects and holds in esteem the other because it doesn’t want to exalt the self. Bitter envy and selfish ambition always put the self first at all costs. They also do not want the other to succeed or to have something that the self doesn’t have.
Denial is always a form of self deception. By not accepting that the motivation is bitter envy or selfish ambition, one is blinded to the need for healing, for setting things straight with self and God.
Similarly boasting about these creates a false sense of wellness and perpetuates them. Healing always comes with acceptance, repentance and brokenness. Denial doesn’t allow for any of these.
Denial is always a form of self deception. By not accepting that the motivation is bitter envy or selfish ambition, one is blinded to the need for healing, for setting things straight with self and God.
Similarly boasting about these creates a false sense of wellness and perpetuates them. Healing always comes with acceptance, repentance and brokenness. Denial doesn’t allow for any of these.
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Posted 18 February 2005 - 08:49 PM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)?
Bitter envy and selfish ambition belong to those that are “of” this world. When we possess humility, even though we are “in” this world we are not “of” this world.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
Healing cannot occur until we recognize our faults. If we continue to deny them God will not help us to heal. We have to hand over our faults to God, then turn them loose.
How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Boasting about our faults is definitely not showing humility. By boasting about them, we are saying that there is nothing wrong and we accept it as the way it should be.
Bitter envy and selfish ambition belong to those that are “of” this world. When we possess humility, even though we are “in” this world we are not “of” this world.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
Healing cannot occur until we recognize our faults. If we continue to deny them God will not help us to heal. We have to hand over our faults to God, then turn them loose.
How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Boasting about our faults is definitely not showing humility. By boasting about them, we are saying that there is nothing wrong and we accept it as the way it should be.
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Posted 18 February 2005 - 10:46 PM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Envy and selfish ambition are both concerned with "self" or "ego"-- envy focuses on what others have, whether spiritual or monetary, rather on what God has blessed you with. Ambition focuses on the advancement of "self--whether in a spiritual or worldy realm. It is in direct opposition to the royal laws: Love your neighbor as yourself and Do for others what you would have others do for you.
They prevent healing because the focus is on self--not on God or His grace---these attitudes come between you and God and hinder healing. Boasting about envy or ambition is at best unwise; at worse self-defeating. It fosters feelings of resentment/anger--which hinders healing--
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Envy and selfish ambition are both concerned with "self" or "ego"-- envy focuses on what others have, whether spiritual or monetary, rather on what God has blessed you with. Ambition focuses on the advancement of "self--whether in a spiritual or worldy realm. It is in direct opposition to the royal laws: Love your neighbor as yourself and Do for others what you would have others do for you.
They prevent healing because the focus is on self--not on God or His grace---these attitudes come between you and God and hinder healing. Boasting about envy or ambition is at best unwise; at worse self-defeating. It fosters feelings of resentment/anger--which hinders healing--
**scientifically proven!!
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Posted 19 February 2005 - 10:48 AM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Bitter envy and selfish ambition point towards putting ourselves in front of everything. That is pride. And pride is the opposite of humility. Envying others' properties and ambition for self upgrading puff up pride in ones self. Denying the above two negative charateristics will pave way for healing the mind and body. Boasting about these things will naturally prevent healing of the mind and body.
Bitter envy and selfish ambition point towards putting ourselves in front of everything. That is pride. And pride is the opposite of humility. Envying others' properties and ambition for self upgrading puff up pride in ones self. Denying the above two negative charateristics will pave way for healing the mind and body. Boasting about these things will naturally prevent healing of the mind and body.
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Posted 19 February 2005 - 10:21 PM
Humility involves putting others before us—we become externally focused. Humility is an antonym for bitter envy and selfish ambition—where we become internally focused.
When we deny our bitter envy and selfish ambition, we deceive ourselves and misrepresent the factors driving our behavior. Until we recognize our motivations and admit that we are slaves to our selfish ambitions, we cannot begin our healing process.
When we are boastful and full of self-pride, we fail to understand our actions as wrong. We mistake our sickness as a sign of health, and we don't recognize our need for inner healing.
When we deny our bitter envy and selfish ambition, we deceive ourselves and misrepresent the factors driving our behavior. Until we recognize our motivations and admit that we are slaves to our selfish ambitions, we cannot begin our healing process.
When we are boastful and full of self-pride, we fail to understand our actions as wrong. We mistake our sickness as a sign of health, and we don't recognize our need for inner healing.
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Posted 20 February 2005 - 10:23 PM
For in self ambition and bitter envy you are not considering others better than yourself.
Denial and boasting both are allowing this sinful conduct to continue, a refusal to accept the truth
Denial and boasting both are allowing this sinful conduct to continue, a refusal to accept the truth
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Posted 21 February 2005 - 12:37 AM
Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)?
Envy and ambition show concern for ourselves, especially selfish ambition. When we are humbled and have humility, we begin thinking outside of ourselves, and toward the good of others.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
Because to rid ourselves of those 2 things, we first have to admit we have them. Once we admit the problem, we can begin to heal, not only ourselves but those around us who have been hurt by us.
How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Boasting shows we don't think we have a problem when in fact we do.
Envy and ambition show concern for ourselves, especially selfish ambition. When we are humbled and have humility, we begin thinking outside of ourselves, and toward the good of others.
How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing?
Because to rid ourselves of those 2 things, we first have to admit we have them. Once we admit the problem, we can begin to heal, not only ourselves but those around us who have been hurt by us.
How does boasting about these prevent healing?
Boasting shows we don't think we have a problem when in fact we do.