Being Self-Forgetful

In many traditional cultures, the prevailing belief is that the primary cause of most evil in the world is an excessively high view of oneself, leading to cruelty, abusiveness, and wars. However, in modern Western culture, especially in the United States, the prevailing belief is quite different. Today, many believe that people misbehave due to a lack of self-esteem. This issue is deeply ingrained in us. It sounds like this: "instead of holding people accountable for making moral judgments, we should focus on building them up and helping them feel better about themselves." Progressives prefer not to condemn behaviors, while conservatives tend to judge people based on their behaviors. What do we do with self-esteem? Read I Corinthians 3:21-4:7