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Living for an Audience of One: Overcoming the Desire for Praise from Others
Covet, Humility, Christian Living, Christian Faith, Overcoming, Identity in Christ Brian Cederquist Covet, Humility, Christian Living, Christian Faith, Overcoming, Identity in Christ Brian Cederquist

Living for an Audience of One: Overcoming the Desire for Praise from Others

Learn how to overcome the temptation of coveting praise and affirmation from others by exploring the example of the Pharisees in John 12:42-43. Discover how to seek approval from God alone (Galatians 1:10) and value His opinion above all (Matthew 6:1-4).

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Beyond the Mirror: Overcoming the Temptation to Covet Beauty and Physical Appearance
Covet, Biblical Wisdom, Leah and Rachel, Beauty, Christian Beauty, Appearance, Overcoming Comparison Brian Cederquist Covet, Biblical Wisdom, Leah and Rachel, Beauty, Christian Beauty, Appearance, Overcoming Comparison Brian Cederquist

Beyond the Mirror: Overcoming the Temptation to Covet Beauty and Physical Appearance

Learn how to overcome the temptation of coveting beauty or physical appearance by exploring Rachel's envy of Leah in Genesis 30:1. Discover the biblical perspective on inner beauty (1 Peter 3:3-4) and how to appreciate the unique way God has created you (Psalm 139:14).

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