Cynicism is about distrusting others’ sincerity. My cynical habit of thinking is fear based. The fears are looking dumb or being taken advantage of. Fear is the opposite of love. Unconditional love trusts always.
Cynicism breeds micromanaging. My micromanaging is all about lack of trusting and behaving as a domineering control freak. My pride comes into play. My cavalier micromanaging is an act of cowardice.
Intellectualism is about perceiving and reasoning without feeling. There is a saying: the longest trip is six inches long – from your head to your heart. God’s wisdom will reside in my heart because He promised upon my asking. God equips me to apply His wisdom wisely. “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” Proverbs 4:7.
Legalism is about salvation through good works. Our Father in heaven did not set me up for failure but gave over Jesus to die for my sins. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is a gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Galatians 2:8-9.
The Word of God reveals grace for me. “Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Romans 7:25.
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