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Beschreibung
Because "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6), this book affirms the importance and practical spiritual effects of humility, particularly as exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:5-7 emphasizes that Christ began his earthly ministry by becoming "nothing" or by "emptying himself" as some translations phrase it, and thus Christ's humility throughout the book is referred to as his "nothingness." This is contrasted with the secular philosophy of the world which influences us to be "something" by attaining wealth, position, and influence. This is referred to as our "somethingness," that is, our preoccupation and desire to be "something." By embracing humility we are able to transform our perspective of the world and our role in it, avoiding painful disappointments from unfulfilled and unreasonable expectations.
Because "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble" (James 4:6), this book affirms the importance and practical spiritual effects of humility, particularly as exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:5-7 emphasizes that Christ began his earthly ministry by becoming "nothing" or by "emptying himself" as some translations phrase it, and thus Christ's humility throughout the book is referred to as his "nothingness." This is contrasted with the secular philosophy of the world which influences us to be "something" by attaining wealth, position, and influence. This is referred to as our "somethingness," that is, our preoccupation and desire to be "something." By embracing humility we are able to transform our perspective of the world and our role in it, avoiding painful disappointments from unfulfilled and unreasonable expectations.
Über den Autor
Dr. Marty Wooten served in the ministry for over thirty years and was involved in teaching and preaching in many churches both nationally and internationally. He earned a BA in biblical studies, a Masters of Divinity, a Masters of Theology, and a Doctorate in Ministry. He now lives in Mandeville, Louisiana with his wife, Cathy. Marty and Cathy have three adult children, Cristen, Catherine, and Michael.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Fachbereich: Populäre Schriften
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781958723562
ISBN-10: 1958723568
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Wooten, Marty
Hersteller: Illumination Publishers Intl.
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 203 x 140 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: Marty Wooten
Erscheinungsdatum: 27.03.2025
Gewicht: 0,198 kg
Artikel-ID: 133606526