Self-Esteem

=Self-Esteem = Scriptures  Quotes Discussion Questions Articles Video Clip

__Scriptures__
Psalm 139:13-15 (NIV)

13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV)

3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

Proverbs 19:8 (NIV)

8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.

Isaiah 64:8 (NIV)

8 Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.

Isaiah 45:9 (NIV)

9 "Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker, to him who is but a potsherd among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, 'What are you making?' Does your work say, 'He has no hands'?

Matthew 22:38-39 (NIV)

38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[a]



__Quotes__
Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt

It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not. ~Author Unknown

If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price. ~Author Unknown

Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstance. ~Bruce Barton

Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt. ~William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, 1604



__Discussion Questions__

 * 1) How do you define self-esteem, image, and worth?
 * 2) From what does one gather self-esteem? (Ex. Grades, wardrobe, money, friendships, popularity, athleticism) Is there anything wrong with these sources?
 * 3) Is the desire to “fit- in” a sign of low self esteem? Why or why not?
 * 4) Is the desire to “stand out” or be an individual a sign of good self-esteem? Why or why not?
 * 5) What are some signs of low self-esteem and poor self-image?
 * 6) In your opinion what impact, if any, do you believe the media has on teens’ view of themselves.
 * 7) What impact does self-esteem, image, worth have on all areas of life? (School, Career, Friendships, Dating)
 * 8) Do you consider the concept of self-esteem, self-image, and self- worth prideful?
 * 9) Should Christians strive to have good self-esteem and positive self-image and worth? Why or why not?
 * 10) As long as you love others is it really important to love yourself? Why or why not?

__Articles__
[|Better Than I Know Myself] A prayer based on Psalm 139:1-7 By Emily Bowman



__Video Clip__
[|"Akeelah And the Bee" (Our Deepest Fear)]