Neurosurgeon Article

How does this article strike you?  Does it strengthen your Christian faith?  If so, how?  Or does it make you question things you have been taught?  How?  Do you think the author is writing from a Christian perspective?  Why or Why not?  Do you believe his story?  Why or Why not? 

Saving your life to lose it: Jesus and 2 kinds of self-esteem

Is self-esteem good or bad?  Maybe it depends on what kind you are talking about.  Read about the two different kinds of self-esteem on page 589 of the textbook. 

• Compare and contrast the two kinds of self esteem IN YOUR OWN WORDS.  

One of the sayings of Jesus that he said the most often (Matthew 16:25 and context; John 12:25 and context; Matthew 10:39 and context; Mark 8:35 and context; Luke 17:33 and context) is "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it."  As Christ-followers, we had better seriously reflect on something that Jesus said so often and in all four gospels. 

• How might "saving your life" be like defensive self-esteem?  

• How might "losing your life" be like secure self-esteem?