Self-determination a) In political theory the working out by a people or nation of its own problems and destiny, free from interference from without. It is often said that peoples and nations have a right to self-determination, at least under certain conditions b) In ethics the notion of self-determination is used by self-determimsts to solve … Continue reading “Self-determination”
Self-Denial
SELF-DENIAL A term that denotes our relinquishing every thing that stands in opposition to the divine command, and our own spiritual welfare, Mat 16:24. It does not consist in denying what a man is, or what he has: in refusing favours converred on us in the course of providence; in rejecting the use of God’s … Continue reading “Self-Denial”
Self-Delusion
Self-Delusion A characteristic of the wicked Psa 49:18 Prosperity frequently leads to Psa 30:6; Hos 12:8; Luk 12:17-19 Obstinate sinners often given up to Psa 81:11-12; Hos 4:17; 2Th 2:10-11 Exhibited in thinking that: – Our own ways are right Pro 14:12 – We should adhere to established wicked practices Jer 44:17 – We are … Continue reading “Self-Delusion”
Self-Defense
self-defense The use of force by a private individual in protecting his natural rights from unjust aggression. These natural rights are the right of life, of property, of good name. When recourse, at the moment of unjust aggression, cannot be had to civil authority, then force from a motive, not of hatred or vengence, but … Continue reading “Self-Defense”
SELF-DEFENCE
SELF-DEFENCE Implies not only the preservation of one’s life, but also the protection of our property, because without property life cannot be preserved in a civilized nation. Some condemn all resistance, whatsoever be the evil offered, or whosoever be the person that offers it; others will not admit that it should pass any farther than … Continue reading “SELF-DEFENCE”
Self Dedication
SELF-DEDICATION The giving up of ourselves unreservedly to God; that we may serve him in righteousness and true holiness. See Howe’s Works, vol. 1: oct. edit. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Self Dedication the unreserved dedication of ourselves to God with the purpose of serving him in holiness and righteousness. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Self Dedication”
SELF-DECEPTION
SELF-DECEPTION Includes all those various frauds which we practise on urselves in forming a judgment, or receiving an impression of our state, character, and conduct; or those deceits which make our hearts impose on us in making us promises, if they may be so termed, which are not kept, and ontracting engagements which are never … Continue reading “SELF-DECEPTION”
Self-Crimination
Self-Crimination General references Num 5:11-27; 1Ki 8:31-32; Act 22:24 Self-Condemnation Instances of, Achan Jos 7:19-25 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Self-control (without)
Self-control (without) “powerless” (a, negative, kratos, “strength”), is rendered “without self-control,” in 2Ti 3:3, RV; see INCONTINENT. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
Self-Control
Self-Control SELF-CONTROL.The Scripture term for self-control is , which with its cognates occurs several times in the NT; but in the Gospels only the privative is found, with the rendering excess (Mat 23:25). The English word is not used in Authorized Version , and in Revised Version NT 1881, OT 1885 is confined to the … Continue reading “Self-Control”