Quotes about Ego

God forgives you. Your mistakes did not change the ultimate truth about you or alter the permanent nature of God's universe. Your ego is not that powerful. Truly atone for your errors, make amends where possible, and you'll be free to begin again.

The real war is not without, but within: between ego-based fear and spirit-based love.

As a pastor, I recognize that in theological terms, narcissists want to be the center of attention, like a god, and have people worship them by paying attention to them, buying the products they promote, and emulating their behavior.

The proud person always wants to do the right thing, the great thing. But because he wants to do it in his own strength, he is fighting not with man, but with God.

To pace about, looking to obtain status, looking to attain 'importance' - I can think of nothing more ridiculous.

Authority does not authenticate my person. Authority is not a privilege to be exploited to build up my ego. Authority is a responsibility to be borne for the benefit of others without regard for oneself.This alone is the Christian view.

We may think we are centering our lives on God when we are really making Him a means to self-esteem.

We want people to like us and admire us and speak well of us. It is a deadly drive. Jesus warned us, "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted" (Matthew 23:12).

Christians who live for self dishonor their Redeemer.

But self-will is blind.

We can receive of heaven's light only as we are willing to be emptied of self.

Censorship is the height of vanity.