The Century Of Self (Video)

http://www.shvoong.com/entertainment/movies/1826526-century-self/ The Century of the Self, is a documentary series written, directed and co-produced by Adam Curtis. Released in 2002 and distributed by BBC Four. It’s divided in four episodes of aprox. 60 mins. It explores how the theories developed by Sigmund Freud were used by his nephew, Edward Bernays, to manipulate the masses. By linking mass produced goods to the unconscious desires of the public, he discovered people could be made to want... ...more

Self-Esteem and Christ’s Role

The world speaks of self-image, but Alma spoke of receiving the image of God in our countenances (see Alma 5:14) Have you noticed that the pursuit of self-esteem seems to produce anxiety, whereas increasing humility and faith in the Lord produces consolation and rest? Mormon describes Church members who, waxing “stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ,” are filled with joy and consolation (Helaman 3:35). Alma instructs his son to teach the... ...more

Lucifer’s Gospel of “Self”

We live in the Age of Self. Self-empowerment books, tell everything with that title (self). Being self-focused is pride. The World teaches how to empower yourself with powers and how to use these powers for gain. Where your heart is, that is what you worship. Whatever you focus on the most is your God. If you focus on yourself you become your own God. Elder Oaks quoted CS Lewis in April Conference 2009 C. S. Lewis explained this teaching of the Savior: “The moment you have a self at all, there... ...more

Who Do We Worship? God or Self ?

Whatever you focus your attention on the most is what you worship. If it is yourself then you are worshiping yourself not God. Here are some selected quotes from Bruce R. McConkie, “How to Worship,” Ensign, Dec 1971, 129 http://tiny.cc/worship951 “I desire to give some rather plain and affirmative counsel as to how to worship the Lord. There is probably more misinformation and error in this field than in any other area in the entire world, and yet there is no other thing as important as knowing... ...more