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10-12

Beware of seeing yourself through other people's eyes. There are several dangers to this practice. First of all, it is nearly impossible to discern what others actually think of you. Moreover, their views of you are variable: subject to each viewer's spiritual, emotional, and physical condition. The major problem with letting others define you is that it borders on idolatry. Your concern to please others dampens your desire to please me, your creator.

It is much more real to see yourself through my eyes. My gaze upon you is steady and sure, untainted by sin. Through my eyes you can see yourself as one who is deeply, eternally loved. Rest in my loving gaze, and you will receive deep peace. Respond to my loving presence by worshiping me in spirit and in truth.

 

谨防通过他人的眼光来看待自己。这种做法存在几个危险。首先，几乎不可能辨别他人对你的真实看法。此外，他们对你的看法是多变的：受每个观察者的精神、情感和身体状况的影响。让他人定义你的主要问题是，它接近崇拜偶像的边缘。你为了取悦他人的关切会削弱你取悦我——你的创造者——的愿望。

 

更实际的是透过我的眼光来看待自己。我对你的凝视是坚定而确定的，没有被罪污染。透过我的眼睛，你可以看到自己是一个永远被深爱的人。在我的慈爱凝视中安息，你将得到深层次的平安。用心灵和诚实敬拜我，来回应我的充满爱的同在。