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Originally Posted by Igzy
It's the same with the self. It's all about our attitude toward it. It isn't that it is inherently bad. Yes, we are fallen. But that doesn't mean we are to hate what we essentially are in God's eyes. It means we can make our selves our gods just like anything else.
The LR embraces an extreme model of self-denial that denies the soul simply for the sake of doing so. It's a kind of asceticism (Col 2:23). ....
We are supposed to focus on following Jesus. We are not supposed to focus on denying ourselves.
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The reader should take serious note. Even if one is aligned with Igzy on his critical heart toward the Lord's brothers they should not consume the above doctrine in any way shape or form. Do not fall into the trap of agreeing on one thing and therefore thinking you must agree on all things. Take these matters to the Lord and see if they resonate in your spirit.
First, our assessment of ourselves is irrelevant, We are not qualified to assess ourselves. Rather, we must accept God's assessment of ourselves.
Second, to make ourselves into gods is to take Satan's suggestion as he did to Eve.
Third, the Lord said in several places to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him.
Don't accept these doctrines... examine these matters from the Bible.
Fact is, most of these ideas from Igzy belong in alternative views.
Drake