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Robert H. Schuller was an American televangelist known for his television ministry. Born on September 16, 1926, and passing away on April 2, 2015, Schuller gained widespread popularity with his inspirational sermons and innovative television ministry. His program 'Robert Schuller's Daily Inspiration' became a staple in American households during the 1970s to 1990s.

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“Tremendous human energy is needed to walk God's walk, work God's work, fulfill God's will, and complete his dream for our self-esteem.”

Humans Self Dream Energy Walks Self Esteem Needed Gods Will Esteem

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“What do I mean by sin? Answer: Any human condition or act that robs God of glory by stripping one of His children of their right to divine dignity. ... I can offer still another answer: 'Sin is any act or thought that robs myself or another human being of his or her self-esteem'.”

Humans Mean Children Stills I Can Self Human Beings Sin Answers Conditions Self Esteem Divine Offers Glory Dignity Esteem Human Condition Stripping

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“The core of original sin, then is LOT - Lack of Trust. Or, it could be considered an innate inability to adequately value ourselves. Label it a 'negative self-image,' but do not say that the central core of the human soul is wickedness. ... positive Christianity does not hold to human depravity, but to human inability.”

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“Any analysis of 'sin' or 'evil' or 'demonic influence' or 'negative thinking' or 'systemic evil' or 'antisocial behavior' that fails to see the lack of self-dignity as the core of the problem will prove to be too shallow.”

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“... the core of sin is a lack of self-esteem. ... Sin is psychological self-abuse. ... the most serious sin is one that causes me to say, 'I am unworthy. I may have no claim to divine sonship if you examine me at my worst.' For once a person believes he is an 'unworthy sinner,' it is doubtful if he can really honestly accept the saving grace God offers in Jesus Christ.”

“We are born to soar. We are children of God. ... The Fatherhood of God offers a deep spiritual cure for the inferiority complex and lays the firm foundation for a solid spiritual self-esteem.”

“I am humanly unable to correct my negative self-image until I encounter a life-changing experience with non-judgmental love bestowed upon me by a Person whom I admire so much that to be unconditionally accepted by Him is to be born again.”

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“To be born again means that we must be changed from a negative to a positive self-image - from inferiority to self-esteem, from fear to love, from doubt to trust.”

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“The Cross sanctifies the ego trip. For the Cross protected our Lord's perfect self-esteem from turning into sinful pride.”

Self Perfect Lord Self Esteem Pride Ego Crosses Salvation Esteem Protected Our Lord Sanctify Ego Trip

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“If the gospel of Jesus Christ can be proclaimed as a theology of self-esteem, imagine the health this could generate in society!”

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“The emerging church, reformed according to the needs of self-esteem-starved-souls under the Lordship of Christ.... will help us to affirm the concept that 'While god's ideas may seem humanly impossible, he will give us these ideas which will lead to glorious, self-esteem-generating success.”

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“...the kingdom of God is that invisible collection of committed Christians that transcends cultures, ideologies... and creeds- all bound by the golden commitment to say nothing and do nothing that would attack the self-esteem, the self-respect, and the dignity of any other human being, whether or not they are committed members of the kingdom of God. The dignity of the person then is the irreducible cell of true Christianity.”

About the Author

Born: September 16, 1926
Died: April 2, 2015
Known for: Televangelist
Quotes: 149

Books & Sources

Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!Related source material

Robert H Schuller: The Inspirational Writings : Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do/Tough Minded Faith for Tender Hearted PeopleRelated source material

Move Ahead with Possibility ThinkingRelated source material

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Prayer: My Soul's Adventure with GodRelated source material

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