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The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

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The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

By: Timothy Keller
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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...

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This book shed such profound & practical ‘how to’ in the pursuit of becoming like Jesus… who was the master at self forgetting… I’ve listened to it 2x now and know that I’ll listen to it many more times to get the truths of how this happens, (forgetting myself), engrained in my brain. This is a must read (listen) book for every proclaiming follower of Jesus…. To be like Jesus is to be way less enthralled with ourselves and far more enthralled with other people. This book gets a 10 out of 10!

Keller takes what many of us know in our heads and makes it applicable in daily living

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I always enjoy Timothy Keller’s intellectual approach to understanding God’s amazing gift of salvation and this book tells us of our self worth. It’s a daily battle for myself and many others.

Timothy Keller teaches how to get out of the daily courtroom.

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Although this is one of the shortest books I’ve listened to - more like a sermon - Tim Keller beautifully cuts to the heart of our pride and how the gospel transforms our pride into humility. “Humility is not about thinking less of ourselves, but is about thinking of ourselves less.” This book has helped me from looking at the world “horizontally” and instead to look at “vertically”.

A short book, a lot of growth

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Although a relatively short book, the impact of living this way is transformational.. and can affect generations. A message I will listen too many times.

Powerful and deep

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Keller made something that can be confusing, a lot less confusing. I am still trying to grasp the full meaning of how I am to live as a Christian.

A clearer picture of how a Christian should live.

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This short piece speaks to our most inner thoughts regarding our self worth and how to focus on what's really important in life. Keller uses a court room analogy that we live a live trying to receive a world verdict that we are worthy whereas one who accepts Christ already has the worthy verdict. it is the fact we are worthy that motivates our behavior.

Encouragement in the Midst of a Negative World

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Dr. Keller is insightful here, as always! This book covers a lot of ground and is definitely worth the listen!

Brilliant

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It’s amazing how he breaks down how Paul achieved the disconnection from flesh. My sins should not stop me from fulfilling my purpose nor should my purpose justify me from my sins. How forgetting yourself is essential to not judge yourself nor take boast in your achievements. Highly recommend this book.

Key for believers

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Dr. Keller’s books are Gifts to me in many ways. I look forward to reading them all.

Dr. Keller

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The message of this book is liberating and life-changing. As others have said, it would be time well-spent to read or listen to this book weekly. I read it at least once per year, and I buy copies to share with others. I cannot recommend it enough!

A must read

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