S5 E3 | The Enemy of Self-Awareness Is Self-Deception
Oct 19, 2023
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Best-selling author Lysa TerKeurst and psychologist Dr. Joel Muddamalle discuss the importance of self-awareness and how self-deception hinders personal growth. They explore the roots of self-deception in biblical stories and the necessity of seeking honest feedback for personal development. The conversation touches on hidden pride, denial, and the consequences of avoiding self-awareness.
Overcoming self-deception is crucial for growth and healing.
Practicing behaviors aligned with self-awareness leads to spiritual growth.
Deep dives
Self-Deception and Sin from a Theological Perspective
Self-deception is explored through a theological lens, drawing parallels between the deception in the Garden of Eden and human behavior. The discussion highlights how the enemy's deception led to sin, emphasizing the role of self-justification in self-deception. The podcast delves into the concept of rationalization as a barrier to self-awareness, underlining the importance of recognizing and overcoming self-deception to progress towards self-awareness and spiritual growth.
Practicing the Right Behaviors for Self-Awareness
The episode discusses the significance of practicing behaviors that align with self-awareness, citing biblical references to highlight the contrast between behaviors that lead to deception and those that foster spiritual growth. The comparison between the 'vices of the flesh' and the 'fruit of the Spirit' serves as a guide for identifying and addressing self-deceptive patterns. By emphasizing the importance of intentional practice towards self-awareness, the podcast encourages individuals to align their actions with spiritual truths.
Identifying Hidden Pride and Overcoming Self-Deception
Hidden pride is addressed as a key factor in self-deception, presenting itself through behaviors that mimic spiritual virtues. The discussion sheds light on the challenge of detecting hidden pride, emphasizing the need for honest self-assessment and external feedback. The episode provides practical questions to uncover hidden pride and self-deception, aiming to guide listeners towards humility and self-awareness. By exploring the dangers of hidden pride and self-deception, the podcast encourages a commitment to facing reality and seeking growth in mental and spiritual health.
When we're blinded by self-deception, we can’t repent, heal, grow and get better. So how can we know how we're actually doing?
Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 3 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing tools for how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.
Related Resources:
Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!
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