The following quote from the above, is a worldly clinical medical observation that cannot explain the spiritual aspects cleverly disguised.
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Psychiatrists have an interesting name for people who habitually indulge in self-pity--it's "injustice collector."
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Exodus 9:12 And the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had spoken to Moses.
In 2nd Corinthians 12 It tells us about Paul’s “Thorn” in the flesh.
Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself!
A messenger of Satan would also mean a demon was sent to torment Paul to keep Paul from exalting himself. It was sent to keep Paul humble.
Read more: http://www.bible-knowledge.com/every-rose-has-its-thorn/#ixzz2cDIyI0Eq
When the very same "psychiatrist" can explain the above, quoting scripture without understanding only brings God's Will into question. By our understanding we always want to quote the sunny side of the Bible without acknowledging the bigger picture, to suit our purposes without acceptance that GOD IS IN CONTROL!
And there are some things that intellect, and worldly education, the sciences and medical profession, simply cannot comprehend...but we don't have to comprehend nor attempt to explain every single thing. Analytical...so analytical of the incomprehensible?!! Foolishness and folly.
Mark 9:22
"And often it has cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if you can do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us."
Can you imagine our Lord and Saviour saying: "hmmm...it seems you are suffering from multiple personality disorder and paranoia along with bi-polarism and manic depression.
I could give you 60 mgs of Prozac, a muscle relaxant and something to help control your seizures...but on second thought, how's about I just say "Leave him!" ...Feel Any Better?
"Self-pity is our worst enemy"
Really?
Thought satan was...go figure?!
False teachings must run a close second or third, because this is sheer utter ignorance and just plain dangerous!