Sociologists have a theory of the looking-glass self: You become what the most important person in your life (wife, father, boss, etc.) thinks you are. How would my life change if I truly believed the Bible's astounding words about God's love for me, if I looked in the mirror and saw what God sees?
What's So Amazing about Grace? (ed. HarperCollins Christian Publishing, 2003) - ISBN: 9780310249474