Self-Image Hang Ups

Self-Image Hang Ups

    by Pastor Brian Chandler

    I.Don't Be Conformed to the pattern of the world

    Romans 12:1

    II.The Pattern of this world - Outward Beauty

        1. A person should be perfect without defect

        2. They should have a certain shape

        3. They should look a certain way or have a certain image

        4. There is a racial bias

        5. Your beauty will only last to a certain age

        6. This is defined as acceptable and this is not acceptable

    III.Be aware of the lies

    IV.Be confomed to God's image of you

        A. Focus on what God says about you

        Isaiah 53:2-3

        Psalm 139:13-14

                                                                                          B. Be careful of slavery to the sinful nature

                                                                                          Galations 5:19-21

                                                                                            1. Idolatry

                                                                                            2. Jealousy

                                                                                            3. Selfish ambition

                                                                                            4. Envy

                                                                                            Ecclesiastes 4:4

                                                                                            Romans 1:29

                                                                                            Mark 7:21-23

                                                                                            Titus 3:3-4

                                                                                            5. And the like

                                                                                          C. Learn to fear the Lord

                                                                                          Proverbs 31:30-31

                                                                                          D. Spend more time on your inner sef than you outer self

                                                                                          I Timothy 4:7b-8

                                                                                          I Peter 3:3-4

                                                                                          E. Love God and others more than loving your own self

                                                                                          Luke 9:23-24

                                                                                          Matthew 22:38-40