{"id":7794,"date":"2024-03-12T23:08:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T04:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=7794"},"modified":"2024-03-12T23:20:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T04:20:45","slug":"2024s_pl_8_ia_content_1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024s_pl_8_ia_content_1\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5e73\u611b\u8207\u611b \u7b2c\u4e8c\u8f2a 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7794\" class=\"elementor elementor-7794\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59efc21c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59efc21c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ac93f2f\" data-id=\"6ac93f2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2de4fa74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2de4fa74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7794#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7794#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 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Self-acceptance is recognizing my true self, the self that God sees and knows, aware of my strengths and limitations. It is a humbling acknowledgment that who I am and what I can achieve is by God&#8217;s grace alone. In Romans 12:3, it is taught that we should not think of ourselves more highly than we ought to, a verse that guides me away from pride and toward a realistic view of myself.<\/p><p>Pride can be deceptive, painting a picture of oneself that exceeds reality, fueling a dangerous comparison with others. Galatians 6:4 teaches us to test our own actions without comparing ourselves to someone else, which helps me to stay grounded in the truth of my identity as a child of God, rather than succumbing to false superiority. The Bible warns us through the downfall of Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:28-37) and Herod (Acts 12:20-23) that pride precedes destruction, and I take heed not to claim personal glory for achievements that rightfully belong to God&#8217;s provision and strength.<\/p><p>I often reflect on Philippians 4:13, which reminds me that it is Christ who strengthens me, allowing me to accomplish the tasks set before me. This scripture reassures me that self-acceptance is not prideful but rather a biblical principle that encourages a healthy self-image rooted in divine truth. It is a balance between knowing my worth in God&#8217;s eyes and remaining humble before Him.<\/p><p>Furthermore, my understanding of self-care has evolved. I see it now not as an act of selfishness but as a necessary discipline to maintain a balanced life in service to God and others. Self-care encompasses nurturing my emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical health, ensuring I am well-equipped to serve effectively. As I take care of myself, my focus remains outward, aligning with Philippians 2:3-5, which encourages considering others above oneself. In contrast to selfishness, which turns inward for personal gain, self-care in my life is a dedication to being a better instrument for God\u2019s purposes, to be a sturdy vessel through which His love and work can flow unimpeded.<\/p><p>We warmly invite you to come to the True Jesus Church\u2019s bi-annual Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation.\u00a0 See details below.<\/p><p>18-21 April, 2024 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation<\/p><p>Thursday, 18 April, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>Friday and Saturday, 19-20 April, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>Sunday, 21 April, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM<br \/>Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p><p>Please find our church location below:<\/p><p><b>4N550 Church Road<br \/><\/b><b>Bensenville,\u00a0<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>\u00a060106<br \/><\/b><i aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>\u00a0Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p><p>For online streaming, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p><p>For regular service hours, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p><p>Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-Embrace Versus Hubris: Understanding Self-Acceptance in the Light of Faith In my journey of faith and understanding, I have learned to differentiate self-acceptance from pride. 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