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Originally Posted by newsbone

When I became a “real” Christian many of my more experienced, and I assume more learned, Christian friends looked askance at my involvement in self-development, labeling these things as New Age and Pagan influences. Most Christians perceive self-development as sinful practice to be avoided at all costs. many believers today live pathetic defeated lives that not only don’t glorify God, but actually serve by example to turn seekers away from Him.

Being a practicing Christian, I beg to differ with this line of thinking. our Creator had given each of us potential for success beyond our wildest imagination, and it’s our responsibility to use as much of it as possible as an expression of gratitude” writes Jack Kelly a Christian self-development author.

His promise that “I have come so that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10) Here are some verses that directly encourage persuit for personal development;
Delight yourselves in Me, and I’ll give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4).
Study My Word day and night and quote it often. Do everything it tells you and you will be prosperous and successful (Josh 1:8-9).
Trust in Me and stop trying to figure it out on your own. Give Me the credit and I’ll keep you on the straight and narrow. Honor Me with your wealth and your bank account will be filled to overflowing (Prov. 3:5-6, 9-10).
Give Me the 10th that’s Mine, and I’ll throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing you won’t be able to stand it (Malachi 3:9-10).
Give and it will be given to you. A good measure pressed down shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured to you (Luke 6:38).
Change your attitude (Ephe. 4:23),
Practice Positive Thinking (Phil 4:8-9),
Discover the Power of Personal Goals (Phil 3:13-14),
The Power of Visualization (2 Cor 4:17-18)
And Affirmation or Self-Talk (Phil 4:4 and 13).
Rejoice in Me always. Be fearful of nothing, pray about everything, and be thankful for anything, and I will give you peace that transcends human understanding (Phil 4:4-7).
You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion (2 Cor 9:11).
And when you are, remember Who it was that gave you the ability to attain wealth (Deut. 8:18).
This is your destiny.
Achieve it and you’ll bring the greatest honor imaginable to the One Who made it so-Jack Kelly.

Good for you! for living a God-centered, emotionally-balanced, & constructively fulfilling life...