A Trinitarian Foundation for Self-Esteem

Abstract

"The importance of self-esteem as a necessary component of the psyche of a healthy and functional individual is recognized. As such, self-esteem undergirds appropriate behaviors and positive social interactions. The purpose of this article is to identify and explain aspects of the trinitarian foundation for the maintenance of self-esteem. The study also has implications for the remediation of self-esteem problems in the context of pastoral counseling. In particular, self-esteem will be analyzed in relation to the doctrines of God, of Christ, and of the Holy Spirit"