12. Psalm 19 and the Problem of Self-Deception

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 healingThis 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 1:3Resources 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 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD 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 - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & Mirror Thumbnail Idea00:09 Psalm 19 & the Problem of Self-Awareness00:30 “Forgive My Hidden Faults”00:58 The Problem With Unconscious Behavior01:19 Freud, Depth Psychology & the Iceberg Mind02:08 What Freud Got Wrong About Trauma02:58 Memory Wars & Self-Deception03:17 The Hidden Layers Beneath Consciousness03:52 George Eliot & “Confessing to Ourselves”04:16 The Four Levels of Consciousness05:00 Skydiving & Stress-Induced Memory Gaps05:57 Peripheral Awareness & Hidden Faults06:31 Self-Deception in Modern Psychology06:58 Romans 1 & Suppressing the Truth07:25 The Self-Serving Bias Explained08:16 The Fundamental Attribution Error09:03 Everyday Self-Deception & Rationalization09:53 Praying “Help Me See the Truth”10:19 Reviewing the Day With Honesty11:02 Why We Manage Other People’s Opinions11:35 Freud, Sin & the Depth of Self-Deception12:01 Inviting Other People to Help Us Grow12:39 “Would You Tell Me More?”13:23 Closing Prayer From Psalm 19:14