Hmmm ... that would be self-righteousness. Do we find parts of the Bible to support our perspective and in doing so, and in doing so reveal that our hearts are the same as those we tend to think we see in others? Do we slip into being self-righteous ... where we feel, and don't even realize that we're feeling entitlement and self-righteousness which often quickly leads to being a victim.
What are the results of these three feelings? Depression, anger and bitterness.
What are the vaccines to each of the three of these?
Entitlement ~ Thankfulness ... When we are thankful we it helps us to see all the amazing blessings that we have and don't become self-centered / consumed and will prevent us from moving into Self-Righteousness.
Self-Righteousness ~ Humility ... Saying we are humble doesn't make us humble. In being men, it seems we have more challenges than the average person in keeping humble. Just being honest and transparent ... we get up on Sunday's and often preach what people like to hear and they come up and tell us how amazing we are and how the service touched their lives. A lot of people feel good about what we do and we feel good ... feelings so many feelings and that often leads to being self-righteous when someone questions us or asks us a hard question.
Victim ~ Ownership ... How many times as men do we struggle with taking personal ownership and feel that others have hurt us, been unfair to us and never even ask what we did to hurt them? We often, as men, surround ourselves with people, who will tell us what we want to here and tell ourside of the story and poison / destory those around us who dare to question or challenge us.