“It is clear by many people’s resentment at God and others that many of us believe our status as a “good Christian” qualifies us to bypass the lines of misunderstandings, unanswered prayers, suffering, and waiting.” SufferingEntitlementSelf Righteousness Book:En(d)titlement: Trade a Culture of Shame for a Life Marked by Grace Source: En(d)titlement: Trade a Culture of Shame for a Life Marked by Grace
“Shame lurks most often in the thoughts that silently condemn, while entitlement patriotically camouflages itself behind our “God-given rights.” Yet whether you flip the coin to the side of shame or to entitlement, both play the game by endorsing a broken view of humanity and worth. Shame and entitlement both owe their survival to a hierarchical view of the world.” ChristianitySurvivalShameHierarchyEntitlementThe Kingdom Of Heaven Author:Chuck Ammons