Self-Pity Party? God Doesn’t Care For You?

As Christians, there are many so-called "respectable sins" that we battle against, one of which is self-pity. In this video, we will consider what self-pity is at its root--what indicators to look for that we are having self-pity--and how to overcome through Christ and truly believing that God cares for us.

0:00 - When was the last time you hosted a pity party?

0:26 - Luke Chapter 10 and Martha's pity party.

1:27 - What is self-pity?

2:40 - What leads to and causes self-pity?

4:15 - Example of Barbara not rotting her life away in self-pity.

5:21 - Why did she not wallow in self-pity?

7:02 - How can identify self-pity in our own life?

7:11 - 1 - Complain and seek attention.

8:07 - 2 - How do you respond when you are not treated as you think you deserve?

8:56 - 3 - Are you a demanding person?

9:45 - 4 - Do you have false humility?

10:18 - 5 - Is it difficult for you to accept criticism?

11:43 - 6 - How do you respond when you have unmet expectations?

12:46 - How do you prevent a pity party from happening?

13:43 - What are your priorities? Are you putting yourself in a vulnerable spot for a pity party?

15:04 - Want to avoid self-pity? Think about Christ!

16:08 - Time in self-pity is wasted time.

16:40 - Don't know Christ? He in pity will forgive you.