Self-Suppression SELF-SUPPRESSION.Religion may be thought of as having for its aim either the complete suppression or the development to its highest expression of the individuality of man. In the history of Christianity both these conceptions have been adopted, and each has been regarded as the true interpretation of the spirit of the Lord. Those Christian … Continue reading “Self-Suppression”
Self, Selves
Self, Selves “of oneself” (Eng., “automatic,” “automaton,” etc.), is used in Mar 4:28; Act 12:10. See ACCORD, B, No. 2. “he,” also means “self,” in the reflexive pronouns “myself, thyself, himself,” etc. (see, e.g., HE), expressing distinction, exclusion, etc.; it is usually emphatic in the nominative case, e.g., Luk 6:42; Luk 11:4; Joh 18:28; Rom … Continue reading “Self, Selves”
Self Seeking
SELF-SEEKING The aiming at our own interest only in every thing we do. It must be distinguished from that regard which we ought to pay to the preservation of our health, the cultivation of our minds, the lawful concerns of business, and the salvation of our souls. Self-seeking evidences itself by parsimoniousness, oppression, neglect, and … Continue reading “Self Seeking”
Self-Righteousness
Self-Righteousness self-rchus-nes: A term that has come to designate moral living as a way of salvation; or as a ground for neglecting the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The thought is present in the teaching of Jesus, who spoke one parable particularly to such as reckoned themselves to be righteous (Luk 18:9 ff). The Pharisees … Continue reading “Self-Righteousness”
Self-Restraint
Self-Restraint SELF-RESTRAINT.See Self-Control. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels
Self-Renunciation
Self-Renunciation SELF-RENUNCIATION.See Renunciation and Self-Denial. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels
Self-Realization
Self-Realization A notion central to the ethics of recent Idealism, e.g., T. H. Green, F. H. Bradley, J. Seth, J. H. Muirhead. These writers hold that self-realization is the end, and that right action is action which conduces to self-realization.. — W.K.F. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Self Murder
Self Murder SEE SUICIDE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Self-love
SELF-LOVE Is that instinctive principle which impels every animal, rational and irrational, to preserve its life and promote its own happiness. “It is very generally confounded with selfishness; but, perhaps, the one propensity is distinct from the other. Every man loves himself, but every man is not selfish. The selfish man grasps at all immediate … Continue reading “Self-love”
Self Knowledge
SELF-KNOWLEDGE The knowledge of one’s own character, abilities, duties, principles, prejudices, tempers, secret springs of action, thoughts, memory, taste, views in life, virtues, and vices. This knowledge is commanded in the Scriptures, Psa 4:4. 2Co 13:5. and is of the greatest utility, as it is the spring of self-possession, leads to humility, steadfastness, charity, moderation, … Continue reading “Self Knowledge”