Overcoming Self-Centeredness: Not Self-Willed

Would you agree that most Christian men’s self-centeredness is sugarcoated by regular church & bible study attendance and speaking the religious language?

What do you think about Getz's statements about marriage? Self-centeredness is revealed by men’s egos or logic. Ego is a smokescreen for insecurity or weak self-image. Logic is the response because of the threat of dealing with negative feelings.

How do you feel about the idea of self-centeredness being a result of childhood? First, the spiritual side that a child is indulged and therefore becomes self-oriented in all things. Second, the psychological side that the child lives in such an overly-restrictive environment that they become so passive as to become inappropriately compliant.

Do you fall into the group that talks about the self-willed person or have you been faithful to confront in love? Does intimidation and fear of rejection keep you from faithfully reproving? Have you not taken the time because “what is the use?” Does this attitude demonstrate love?

Challenge: Consider the “Points of Action” and “Thinking and Growing Together” on pages “118-120.”