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The Battle With Self-Pity
Jesus is not invited to a pity party. It’s the only party we throw where we do not invite anyone but ourselves. Many prophets battled self-pity, and no one is exempt, so it is important for believers to keep their focus on God. Self-Pity Is an Addiction It is impossible to care for others if we are consumed with ourselves. Self-pity can activate the brain’s dopamine pathways, which can create an addictive circuit. People get addicted to self-pity and tend to wallow in it. We see this in Sc