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Question: How can I overcome my feelings of inferiority? Answer: At times, all of us experience feeling second rate compared to others. It is a complex problem, never totally solved. God wants us to see ourselves as He created us, unique individuals, not better or worse than anyone else. He never intended for us to compare ourselves unfavorably to others. Society has taught us that nice guys finish second and second means the same as last; therefore we failed. Competition, from this perspective, forces us to prove to ourselves and others, that we are better than our fellow man. We feel the need to conquer all rivals. You can clearly see that inferiority feelings are present everywhere in the emotional struggles of everyday life. What makes anyone important? Could it be a high paying job, good looks, personal possessions, good behavior? These are temporary fixes. None of them measure true personal worth. There is nothing you can do to exalt your significance. In other words, find your worth in God's love for you. The staff at the Rice - Lewis Clinic are dedicated to handling these and other complicated problems. Answered by: Dr. Robert Rice |