Mastering Self - A Biblically Based Commentary - Donald G Hanna

Mastering self is commitment to a cause with conviction of conscience that transcends self. Mortal self is created by the person-distinct from immortal soul created by God. Self is courted by culture and politics with a propensity to ignore the lessons of history and practical philosophy by replacing timeless virtues with personal values. Consequently, mastering self has cultural, political, historical, philosophical, and theological implications.Our culture is consumed by idols, materialism, technology..