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
Great 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.
