Tag Archives: self-identity

The biggest identity problem

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

The biggest identity problem is the inability to identify Jesus. He’s with “the least of these,” but we don’t recognize Him. He’s present when we gather in His name, but we overlook His reality. He’s knocking on the door of … Continue reading →

Posted in identity problems, self-esteem | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Self-focus is confusing, not identifying

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Steve Simms

Self-denial’s notSelf-sacrifice,But a pearlOf great priceThat leadsTo paradise. Self-focus blurs everything else. Self is like a telescope. If you focus on it, you won’t see much but if you use it to look beyond it, you’ll see a glorious universe. … Continue reading →

Posted in deny yourself, die to self, dying to self, self, self-denial, self-focus, self-image | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Society’s desire fetish distorts reality

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Desires and feelingsDon’t determine realityBut oftenDeceitfully twist itAnd make truthTheir casualty. Our culture seems to be obsessed with teaching us to live according to our desires instead of according to moral and ethical principles, but that doesn’t seem to be … Continue reading →

Posted in ethics, moral character, moral choices, moral failure, moral foundations, morality | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Scruples seem scarce

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Steve Simms

Scruples (inner desires to avoid doing wrong) seem scarce in today’s society. Without scruples, people do whatever they want with little regard for ethics or honesty. This basic principle of life, “Don’t do things you shouldn’t do,” seems to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment