The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
By Timothy Keller
- Release Date: 2012-01-04
- Genre: Christianity
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
5By HEM2010I’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 waysConcise and profound
5By MrsLightfootThis 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
5By Apple person 75It breaks everything down to the least common denominatorGreat reminder
5By micah hahnShort book with a great reminder of Romans 8:1Excellent analysis
5By rodfierceWhat 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.
5By texas ridderI’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. MWonderful!
5By PoolPatioPizzaPlayHow easy it is to get off track! Thank you Father!Helpful Book
5By julwilson2008I 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
5By ak912345I need to read this once a month to be reminded of what true humility is!Good Read
5By BANDITNCADEThis is a short, yet thought-provoking book. I have read it multiple times. I highly recommend it.Great work
5By kemjosephThis is a book, if someone desires true freedom, needs to read.Awesome!!
5By Trevor JenkinsAwesome!!!The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
5By SCBFromCCExperience a deep taste of the Gospel and its power to free you from having to prove yourself each day to others and to yourself.Sweet, True, And Timely
5By Think2HonorChristSweet, True, And TimelyQuick and powerful
4By Big Daddy MasPlease read this short read and powerful reflection, then take a look around and ask ourselves, why are we missing this great gift given to us by Christ. What would this world look like if we lived the verdict not the performance? Tim Keller is quickly becoming my favorite faith author!Great On Our Identity in Christ
5By KAT5349I liked this book so much that I bought a hard copy for every member of my family. It explains clearly why we should not be enslaved to the opinions of others or our own twisted perception of ourselves. Only in Jesus do we truly find acceptance.Our counterintuitive Lord.
5By pb22308The only philosophy or religion that isn't "works based" and this is how we know it is from God. In life performance leads to the verdict but in Christ the verdict inspires the performance. This counterintuitive model is unique in history. Once again Tim Keller nails it succinctly and eloquently. “Do you realize that it is only in the gospel of Jesus Christ that you get the verdict before the performance? The atheist might say that they get their self-image from being a good person. They are a good person and they hope that eventually they will get a verdict that confirms that they are a good person. Performance leads to the verdict. For the Buddhist too, performance leads to the verdict. If you are a Muslim, performance leads to the verdict. All this means that every day, you are in the courtroom, every day you are on trial. That is the problem. But Paul is saying that in Christianity, the verdict leads to performance” Excerpt From: Keller, Timothy. “The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness.”Artist
5By Bradley BanksAny Christian struggling with self worth or value should definitely read this book. Not only does it point out the root of the issue but it also helps your overcome yourself in everyday environments.Thoughtful
5By sbrown9479A short read that challenges your ideas about self-esteem and how one views him or herself. I recognized a lot of these traps and have a framework to start pushing back on these faulty ideals.
