Comments on: Developmental Narcisscim

By: Rob Yackley

Rob Yackley — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:52:22 +0000

I just posted an article, “it’s not all about me”, on my blog page that ironically echoes your words and that was posted before I read this. I like the subtle but significant distinction between Sean’s words and mine; there is a big difference between “it’s all about me” and “it’s not at all about me.” Some of it is about me. Just not all of it. And certainly not the biggest part.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:43:37 +0000

Sean:

Thanks for the observation. Nice to hear from you. You touched on the obvious paradox in this issue, how to reconcile, in the greater sense, the imago dei with the lordship of Jesus. It certainly is a “both and” and not an “either or.”

By: sean daly

sean daly — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:52:26 +0000

hey Sam .. guess it’s the subtle paradox of the kingdom once again. It is about us, but it’s not. To despise who we are dishonours the reality that we are created in His image; to be totally self-absorbed elevates us to iconic status. Yet there remains something of a false humility when we insist on saying ‘it’s not at all about me; it’s all about Him’. Thanks for reminding us of the delicate balance of being crucial but not the primary focus.
Sean Daly

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:47:38 +0000

Sam,
Touché. Excellent and timely. A LOT of self actualization going on and not Kingdom priorities in decision making and focus.

By: Christiana Rice

Christiana Rice — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:40:50 +0000

Thank you for writing this, Sam. I think we younger leaders need to hear this in the beginning stages of our development so that we avoid the pit falls of “developmental narcissism” in future ministry ventures.
I needed to hear this today.

-C

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:21:14 +0000

Wes:

Please use as you would like.

Would be delighted to get together with you the next time I’m in Denver which may be sometime this fall. Have a good time with Hugh …he did a very good job in Lebanon.

By: Wes Roberts

Wes Roberts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:58:05 +0000

...excellent post, Sam

...thanx

...may I have permission to use this, with due credit of course (my choice in asking…)?

...next time you are through Denver, I would welcome taking you to dinner

...I’ve some time scheduled with Hugh this AM, and will be hearing some more about your joint travels

...blessings on you and your bride, wherever you are!