Confidence Problem Philippians 3:1-11

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the real circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness, under the law blameless. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippains 3:1-11

There are three types of confidence problems. Over-confidence is pretty self-explanatory. This type of person knows that they are good and has no problem letting other know it. The second problem is low self-esteem. This person views himself as worthless, inadequate, and without purpose. The last is false humility, where a person will put soon a mask of fake modesty to cover up deep-seeded pride issues. All three of the problems have something in common: they all center far too much on self and not nearly enough of God. Which one of these affects you/ How can you overcome this problem?
In his letter to the church in Philippi, Paul dose a wonderful job of outlining what our attitude and behavior should be as Christians. In chapter three he uses himself as an example of one who has very reason to be overly confident and is not. Why is this? What make Paul different form so many of the attractive/talented/rich people that we know? Simply pit, Paul understood where he was and who God is. Paul was not blind to the fact that he had a lot of stuff going for him. he makes it very clear that if he wanted to be cocky and arrogant, he would justified in the flesh to do so. However, when Jesus appeared to him on the Damascus road, Paul's perspective on life was forever changed. It was no longer about him and what he could gain form life, but rather it was about Christ and how much he could give in spreading the Gospel.
A wise man once said, "When you come face to face with Jesus Christ, you can not be the same." If you rally have a relationship with Jesus and are allowing Him to be Lord of Your Life, you r attitude will be different. you will focus more on who God is and less on who you are. Ask yourself, "Is my attitude what is should be" If it is not, "What is it that is keeping me form having a proper attitude?" maybe you should ask if you have really had that face to face encounter with Jesus after all. Whatever it is, pray that God would humble you and give you His perspective rather that your own.