Why You Can't See Your Biggest Flaws

Tim Keller:

So how can we be shaken out of our lethargy and awakened to our need to grow? Here are some principles I have gleaned from Newton's letters over the years.

• Know that your worst character flaws are the ones you can see the least.
• Remember that you can't learn about your biggest flaws just be being told—you must be shown.
• Be willing to listen to correction and critique from others.

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 Books by Tim Keller:

• The Prodigal God  
• King’s Cross 
• Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything 
• The Reason for God  
• Counterfeit Gods  
• Generous Justice