The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

ByTimothy Keller

Release Date: 2012-01-04
Genre: Christianity

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Description

‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’

This is one of the questions the Apostle Paul addresses as he writes to the church in Corinth. He’s not after some superficial outward tinkering, but instead a deep–rooted, life–altering change that takes place on the inside. In an age where pleasing people, puffing up your ego and building your résumé are seen as the methods to ‘make it’, the Apostle Paul calls us to find true rest in blessed self–forgetfulness.
In this short and punchy book, best–selling author Timothy Keller, shows that gospel–humility means we can stop connecting every experience, every conversation with ourselves and can thus be free from self–condemnation. A truly gospel–humble person is not a self–hating person or a self–loving person, but a self–forgetful person.

This freedom can be yours…

Reviews

Very good book
5
By HEM2010
I’ve read this book and it made me think what forgiveness is about. And have I really forgiven others? Don’t worry about everyone else or what you think about yourself the only one that should matter is to God. Makes you think about your ways
Concise and profound
5
By MrsLightfoot
This short book brings me to tears again and again when I face the temptation to live for the accolade of God, man, or even myself all over again. So thankful for these wise words derived from Paul’s words to the Corinthian believers. May we all embrace freedom from condemnation that ultimately results in the freedom of self-forgetfulness.
Best book ever
5
By Apple person 75
It breaks everything down to the least common denominator
Great reminder
5
By micah hahn
Short book with a great reminder of Romans 8:1
Excellent analysis
5
By rodfierce
What a treasure for people to find. We do not need to be enslaved to the flesh, the Self, the ego.
Instead, we can be freed from self. We can choose to live a life that is not bound to how high or low we view ourselves. Instead, we we fill ourselves with love for others, what is called self-forgetfulness. We don’t less of ourselves, we think of ourselves less.
Perfectly titled.
5
By texas ridder
I’ve just read probably the best book on the real truth in Romans 8:1 and other like scriptures in this small book Tim Keller has dissected and written on the simplicity that is in Christ - Wonderful!!!
The freedom that is in Christ!!

Thank you!!!

Thomas E Collins.

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Wonderful!
5
By PoolPatioPizzaPlay
How easy it is to get off track! Thank you Father!
Helpful Book
5
By julwilson2008
I have often felt trapped in the endless loop of my mind, either in self-flogging or in overweening pride. When my mind/ego is “full of scorpions,” I will review the passage in Corinthians and Keller’s book.
Short but poeerful
5
By ak912345
I need to read this once a month to be reminded of what true humility is!
Good Read
5
By BANDITNCADE
This is a short, yet thought-provoking book. I have read it multiple times. I highly recommend it.