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10-12

Beware of seeing yourself through other people's eyes. There are several dangers to this practice. First of all, it is nearly impossible to discern what others actually think of you. Moreover, their views of you are variable: subject to each viewer's spiritual, emotional, and physical condition. The major problem with letting others define you is that it borders on idolatry. Your concern to please others dampens your desire to please me, your creator.

It is much more real to see yourself through my eyes. My gaze upon you is steady and sure, untainted by sin. Through my eyes you can see yourself as one who is deeply, eternally loved. Rest in my loving gaze, and you will receive deep peace. Respond to my loving presence by worshiping me in spirit and in truth.

 

謹防通過他人的眼光來看待自己。這種做法存在幾個危險。首先，幾乎不可能辨別他人對你的真實看法。此外，他們對你的看法是多變的：受每個觀察者的精神、情感和身體狀況的影響。讓他人定義你的主要問題是，它接近崇拜偶像的邊緣。你為了取悅他人的關切會削弱你取悅我——你的創造者——的願望。

 

更實際的是透過我的眼光來看待自己。我對你的凝視是堅定而確定的，沒有被罪汙染。透過我的眼睛，你可以看到自己是一個永遠被深愛的人。在我的慈愛凝視中安息，你將得到深層次的平安。用心靈和誠實敬拜我，來回應我的充滿愛的同在。