A definition of inferiority complex is to lack
self-esteem; feel inadequate; lack self-confidence; and feel second-rate.
God designed all of us differently, with diverse
talents, gifts, and personalities. Yet, some struggle with feeling unworthy and
comparing themselves to others. Some people believe they just don’t measure up,
and no matter what they do it just not quit good enough. They are always
second-guessing themselves, and end-up feeling that their opinions don’t really
count.
Low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence is at
the root of inferiority. Usually, someone develops low self-worth and lack of
confidence in early childhood years. This could stem from being bullied, rejected,
verbal/mentally abused, or repeated failures in a person’s life. Not knowing
who you are in Christ can impact your feelings of unworthiness. Believing what
others have said about you or the lies of the enemy can surely affect your
self-esteem.
Instead of believing what others have said or done
to you, try trusting what God says about you. Say the below scriptures out loud
every day until you believe them. Write out these and any other scriptures that
speak to you on index cards, and place throughout your home and your car. Read
the index cards as you pass by them. You are retraining your thoughts to line
up with God’s truth about you. This is one of the best ways to increase your
confidence and self-esteem, by knowing God’s thoughts towards you.
"I am the body of
Christ and Satan hath no power over me. For I overcome evil with good" (1
Corinthians 12:27; Romans 12:21).
"I will fear no
evil for thou art with me Lord, your Word and your Spirit they comfort me"
(Psalm 23:4).
"No weapon formed
against me shall prosper, for my righteousness is of the Lord. But whatever I
do will prosper for I'm like a tree that's planted by the rivers of water"
(Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 1:3).
"Christ has
redeemed (paid the price for our freedom) me from the curse of the law. Therefore,
I forbid any sickness or disease to come upon this body" (Galatians 3:13).
"Christ has
redeemed me from the curse of the law. Christ has redeemed me from poverty,
Christ has redeemed me from sickness, Christ has redeemed me from spiritual
death" (Galatians 3:13; Deuteronomy 28:15-68).
"Because I am born
of God and His heir and more valuable than many sparrows, therefore I have
great value. I honor and esteem myself highly, but I honor and esteem others
more than myself" (Galatians 4:7; Matthew 10:31; Romans 12:10).
"The blessing of
Abraham has come upon me through Jesus Christ and therefore whatever I do will
prosper" (Galatians 3:14).
"Because God has
shed His love abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit, I love God more than life
and I love myself and others with the love of God. I put God first, others
second and myself last." (Romans 5:5; Mark 12:30-31).
"I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens, enables and empowers me. There is
nothing I cannot do through Christ for with God all things are possible"
(Philippians 4:13; Matthew 19:26).
"I am the head and
not the tail, above and not beneath" (Deuteronomy 28:13).
"Death and life
are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit
thereof" (Proverbs 18:21).
"Those who control
their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin
everything." (Proverbs 13:3)
Here are some
scriptures with positive affirmations that you can always say out loud:
I take every thought captive
into the obedience of Jesus Christ, casting down every imagination, and every
high and lofty thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. (2 Corinthians
10:5).
As a man thinketh in
his heart, so he is. Therefore all of my thoughts are positive. I do not allow
the devil to use my spirit as a garbage dump by meditating on negative things
that he offers me. (Proverbs 23:7).
I do not speak negative
things about myself. (Ephesians 4:29).
I am very prosperous. I
prosper in everything I put my hands to. I have prosperity in all areas of my
life-spiritual, mental, financial, and social. (Genesis 39:3; Joshua 1:8; 3
John 2).
I am joyful always.
(Thessalonians 5:16).
Believe the best about
yourself, and more importantly what God says about you. There is no one else
like you on earth, so stop comparing yourself to others. God knew what He was
doing when He created you; you were no surprise to Him. Allow the Lord to bring
you inner healing from your past, and uncover the roots of your inferiority.
You are not what others have said and done to you.
See my article on "God Gives Beauty for Ashes," under the Health category for further reading on this subject at: www.thebottomline.co