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What does Mr. Erwin believe is the source of the desire for greatness in people?
What does Mr. Erwin believe is the source of the desire for greatness in people?
- The need to compete with others
- Cultural influences and societal expectations
- A divine seed of greatness planted by God (correct)
- Natural talent and skills
How does Kay respond to the question of wanting to be great?
How does Kay respond to the question of wanting to be great?
- She only wants to be great in sports.
- She wants to be great but only in music.
- She wants to be great in both music and film. (correct)
- She is indifferent towards the idea.
What underlying reason does Mr. Erwin provide for feelings of insecurity and unworthiness?
What underlying reason does Mr. Erwin provide for feelings of insecurity and unworthiness?
- The influence of peers and social media
- The erroneous belief that one isn't loved or is less than great (correct)
- Unrealistic societal standards of success
- A lack of quality education and support
What remark does Kay make regarding human imperfection?
What remark does Kay make regarding human imperfection?
According to Mr. Erwin, what does the desire to strive for better achievements signify?
According to Mr. Erwin, what does the desire to strive for better achievements signify?
What question does Mr. Erwin leave Jay and Kay to ponder at the end of their conversation?
What question does Mr. Erwin leave Jay and Kay to ponder at the end of their conversation?
What does Mr. Erwin imply is a crucial factor in making mistakes?
What does Mr. Erwin imply is a crucial factor in making mistakes?
What was Jay's understanding of why Adam and Eve ate the fruit?
What was Jay's understanding of why Adam and Eve ate the fruit?
What did Mr. Erwin suggest was the core reason Adam and Eve ate the fruit?
What did Mr. Erwin suggest was the core reason Adam and Eve ate the fruit?
According to Mr. Erwin, what did the belief in the serpent's lie lead to for Adam and Eve?
According to Mr. Erwin, what did the belief in the serpent's lie lead to for Adam and Eve?
What metaphor was used to describe Adam and Eve's relationship with God before they ate the fruit?
What metaphor was used to describe Adam and Eve's relationship with God before they ate the fruit?
What significant question does Mr. Erwin pose about the story of Adam and Eve?
What significant question does Mr. Erwin pose about the story of Adam and Eve?
What deeper lesson does Mr. Erwin imply regarding modern individuals compared to Adam and Eve?
What deeper lesson does Mr. Erwin imply regarding modern individuals compared to Adam and Eve?
What physical object did Mr. Erwin hold that symbolized the key moment in Adam and Eve's story?
What physical object did Mr. Erwin hold that symbolized the key moment in Adam and Eve's story?
What does Mr. Erwin suggest about the nature of humanity's identity?
What does Mr. Erwin suggest about the nature of humanity's identity?
Flashcards
Identity Crisis (Adam & Eve)
Identity Crisis (Adam & Eve)
Adam and Eve questioning their intrinsic worth, leading them to believe a lie that they weren't like God, which causes separation from God.
Adam and Eve's Identity
Adam and Eve's Identity
Created in God's image, inherently like God.
The Serpent's Lie
The Serpent's Lie
The serpent's deception that Adam and Eve are not like God.
Human Identity (Comparison)
Human Identity (Comparison)
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God's Image
God's Image
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Desire for Greatness
Desire for Greatness
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God-given Greatness
God-given Greatness
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Insecurity and Unworthiness
Insecurity and Unworthiness
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Human Imperfection
Human Imperfection
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Negative Thoughts
Negative Thoughts
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Origin of Negative Thoughts
Origin of Negative Thoughts
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Study Notes
Adam and Eve's Identity Crisis
- Adam and Eve were created in God's image, thus inherently great
- The serpent deceived them, making them question their identity
- This led to their separation from God
The Serpent's Deception
- The serpent convinced Adam and Eve they weren't like God
- This deception caused them to forget their true identity as children of God
The Significance of the Story
- The story of Adam and Eve isn't just about them; it's about us
- We are also created in God's image and frequently forget our inherent greatness
- We often doubt our worth, believing lies and not trusting God
The Desire for Greatness
- Humans have an innate desire to be great; this stems from our likeness to God
- Examples include wanting to be a great musician, filmmaker, athlete, or student
- This is a reflection of God's inherent greatness, embedded within us
- God placed a desire for greatness, goodness, and love within us
Challenging Beliefs about Ourselves
- We often believe lies about being flawed, less than, or unworthy
- Our negative thoughts and insecurities are not necessarily our own; we consider the source of insecurities
Question to Ponder
- Are negative thoughts our own, or are they from elsewhere
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