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A review by megryanreally
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller
5.0
Amazing little book about the condition of the ego when rooted in Christ. Keller figures the ego within the context of history's preoccupation with it. We, by nature of always searching for our identity in things that do not satiate, have an empty, puffed up, painful, and busy ego. Traditionally, philosophers believed hubris to be the root cause of evil, so low self esteem was called for. Today, people tend to offer the advice that you need higher self esteem to feel better. Paul offers an entirely foreign response in Corinthians: I can not about your opinion, nor my own. I am judged by God alone.
Our identity as people whose verdict has been declared and judged already by Jesus is no longer empty or busy trying to fill itself up. And it is no longer painful, as a toe that has been stubbed and brings attention unto itself. It forgets itself. I no longer have to feel than, worry about my performance, but I can take pleasure in things, because God takes care of that ego for me.
Our identity as people whose verdict has been declared and judged already by Jesus is no longer empty or busy trying to fill itself up. And it is no longer painful, as a toe that has been stubbed and brings attention unto itself. It forgets itself. I no longer have to feel than, worry about my performance, but I can take pleasure in things, because God takes care of that ego for me.