Self Doubt

I made some zealous comments in class and wondered if I made sense; I was worried about how I came across. I asked Dennis to give me some feedback. Dennis said I did fine, that I was overly concerned, and should not think about myself so much.

Dennis probably thinks that I am a very insecure person filled with a lot of self doubt. If he does, he’s absolutely right. In addition to my concern of how I appear, I want to be liked by others. However, this is not the underlying reason why I worry about how I come across so much. Often, when I say or do anything there are many words that echo through my mind. Some of them are:

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21)

“…take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (II Corinthians 10:5)

“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” (Matthew 18:6)

“But I tell you that men will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." (Matthew 12:36-37)

If my cousin were here, she would say, “You have issues!” I guess I do. But here is what I perceive to be the core issue—should I take Scriptures lightly or struggle with self doubt? Lord, I ask that you will always help me to choose the latter.