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Psalms 23 : The 23rd Psalm

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1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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John 10:11

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11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

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Jesus and the Victim Mentality

By Todd Beiswenger


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It can feel safe and comfortable to take the role of the victim, and at some point in life we've all done it. But this week we compare to stories in the Bible, that of 1 Samuel 15 where King Saul is answering to Samuel, and John 10 where Jesus talks about being a good shepherd, and we can see a big difference in power between the one who claims victim-hood and the one who doesn't.

(References: 1 Samuel 15:7-31; John 10:11-18)