The cause of a victim mentality is, in most cases, found in the process of one’s upbringing. Children who, from an early age, are forced to live under rebuke, scolding, and harsh words from parents, relatives, or siblings cannot help but develop habits of watching others, calculating, and judging, and so they live continually in […]
8. Human Claims, Thoughts, and Judgments
All human beings, driven by the habits born of the desires of the flesh, always think, judge, and decide according to their selfish wishes, demands, and plans. In other words, instead of following the right standard and center born of a good conscience, people follow the calculations of self-interest and the habitual impulses of their […]
7. Human Tears and Sorrow
Human beings never doubt the sincerity of their own tears. Yet they do not realize that the most fearful poison which deceives and kills their conscience is none other than their own tears. They regard their tears as pure, sincere, good, and beautiful to the point of blindness. But in truth, most human tears and […]
Not feeling convicted very strongly anymore
. I used to really feel convicted when I was doing wrong or avoiding God. But, lately, the conviction doesn’t seem strong these days or, sometimes, I don’t feel it at all when I usually would. I have a desire to change my life and get closer to Him again, but without that conviction, I […]
6. Human Emotions
Human beings, following the nature of the flesh, possess emotions. According to their mood, when things turn out the way they desire, they momentarily feel satisfaction in joy, love, and happiness. But conversely, when things do not turn out according to their will, they become irritated, angry, discouraged, despairing, and sorrowful. In this way, human […]