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Bible Verses About self esteem

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What does the Bible say about self esteem? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Romans 12:3
King James (KJV)For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly , according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. soberly: Gr. to sobriety

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For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly , according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. soberly: Gr. to sobriety
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. An: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes the plowing: or, the light
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

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