Self Respect

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” – Colossians 3:12,13 What’s the difference between self-respect and ego? Self-respect is crucial—it sets healthy boundaries and empowers us to walk away when necessary. It doesn’t seek validation from everyone and is willing to let go of minor offenses. Ego, on the other hand, clings to grudges. To me, ego is exemplified by Satan, who embodies pride and resentment. When we act out of ego, we become consumed by grudges and lose sight of forgiveness. A grudge consumes your thoughts—you replay what happened, lose sleep over it, and can’t let it go. It dominates your conversations and takes up space in your mind, often at the expense