Skip to content

Low self-esteem causes me to believe that I have so little…

“Low self-esteem causes me to believe that I have so little worth that my response does not matter. With repentance, however, I understand that being worth so much to God is why my response is so important. Repentance is remedial work to mend our minds and hearts, which get bent by sin.” quote by John Ortberg
Download Open image
“Low self-esteem causes me to believe that I have so little worth that my response does not matter. With repentance, however, I understand that being worth so much to God is why my response is so important. Repentance is remedial work to mend our minds and hearts, which get bent by sin.”

John Ortberg

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Low self-esteem undermines perceived value, but repentance restores worth through God’s view.

In simple terms: Self‑esteem is low, but repentance shows God values us.

Key Takeaway

Embrace repentance to recognize divine worth.

Themes

self‑esteem faith repentance worth spiritual growth

Mood

hopeful encouraging

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • counseling
  • spiritual formation

Key Concepts

psychology theology redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does faith impact self‑worth?
  • What practical steps support both repentance and mental health?
A Different Perspective

Repentance alone may not fix deep psychological issues.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by John Ortberg

Explore all 325 John Ortberg quotes

More Believe quotes

Browse all 47,704 Believe quotes