Psalm 19 and the Problem of Self-Deception

Scripture

• Psalms 19

About this sermon

Why is self-awareness so difficult? In this teaching on Psalm 19, John Ortberg explores self-deception, blind spots, hidden faults, and the surprising difficulty of honestly seeing ourselves. The Psalmist asks: “Who can discern their own errors?” That question launches a fascinating exploration of: - Freud and the unconscious mind - Cognitive bias and self-deception - Why humans protect their image - The role of feedback and mirrors - Spiritual growth through honesty - Grace, confession, and healing This episode explores how Scripture and modern psychology intersect around one central truth: human beings are remarkably good at hiding truth from themselves. And yet real freedom begins when we become willing to see. Scriptures: - Psalm 19:12–14 - Romans 1 - Obadiah 1:3 Resources mentioned: - Freud - George Eliot - Gregg Ten Elshof - Awakenings #psalm19 #JohnOrtberg #SelfAwareness #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psychology #Prayer #BibleStudy #BlindSpots #Psalms 📚 Today's Resources: George Eliot, Middlemarch Gregg A. Ten Elshof, I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Introduction 00:09 Psalm 19 & the Problem of Self-Awareness 00:30 “Forgive My Hidden Faults” 00:58 The Problem With Unconscious Behavior 01:19 Freud, Depth Psychology & the Iceberg Mind 02:08 What Freud Got Wrong About Trauma 02:58 Memory Wars & Self-Deception 03:17 The Hidden Layers Beneath Consciousness 03:52 George Eliot & “Confessing to Ourselves” 04:16 The Four Levels of Consciousness 05:00 Skydiving & Stress-Induced Memory Gaps 05:57 Peripheral Awareness & Hidden Faults 06:31 Self-Deception in Modern Psychology 06:58 Romans 1 & Suppressing the Truth 07:25 The Self-Serving Bias Explained 08:16 The Fundamental Attribution Error 09:03 Everyday Self-Deception & Rationalization 09:53 Praying “Help Me See the Truth” 10:19 Reviewing the Day With Honesty 11:02 Why We Manage Other People’s Opinions 11:35 Freud, Sin & the Depth of Self-Deception 12:01 Inviting Other People to Help Us Grow 12:39 “Would You Tell Me More?” 13:23 Closing Prayer From Psalm 19:14

Topics

• Bible Study