Emotionally Stable Through Christ
Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:3
Biblical Reference and Teachings
- Socrates and Paul's teachings on life examination and being a new creation in Christ
Men and Emotions
- Men being uncomfortable with emotions, emotional handicaps, and the fear of emotions
Existential Society Critique
- Criticism of the "now generation" and the concept of living for the present, ignoring the past and future
Christian Behavior in a Corrupt Society
- God's method of placing clean men in corrupt societies to demonstrate His grace and the importance of self-control.
Emotional Life and Control
- Self-control as a sign of being under the control of the Spirit, emotional balance, and attitude management
Scriptural Insights on Attitudes
- Proverbs and Isaiah on maintaining a good attitude and mentoring the heart
Humility vs. False Humility
- Examples of false humility in Christians and the importance of acknowledging one's gifts honestly
Personal Experience with Unforgiveness
- Story of a missionary with an unforgiving spirit and the spiritual consequences of a bad attitude
Attitudes and Self-Perception
- The dangers of thinking too highly or too lowly of oneself
- The balance of biblical self-assessment
God's Love, Christ's Sacrifice, and Spiritual Gifts
- Affirmation of God's love, Christ's death, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit as sources of significance
Erosion in Ministry and the Need for Balance
- The draining nature of ministry
- The need for balance between isolation and involvement
- Personal restoration
Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit
- Importance of caring for the body as God's temple, including sleep, food, and physical well-being
Example of Ministry Burnout
- Story of a pastor neglecting self-care
- The danger of ignoring one's physical limits
Thanksgiving and Celebration of Life
- Encouragement to live life with gratitude and joy, not merely endure it
- The role of humor in the Christian life
Personal Anecdotes on Service and Attitude
- Story of a flight attendant serving with a godly attitude, demonstrating who she truly works for—Christ
Marriage Counseling Example
- Counseling a man focusing on his wife's negatives
- The lesson of focusing on the positive can transform relationships
Developing a Sense of Humor
- The need to develop humor and enjoy life
- Life was not intended to be grim
Closing Remarks
- Final encouragement to "live it up" and enjoy life while serving God
*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.
About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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