The book describes secular theories of self-esteem in the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting the views that are antagonistic to a biblical view of self. Through scriptures and practical examples, the author explores biblical approaches to self-esteem, self-image, and self-love, guiding readers to evaluate their own worldviews and lives in light of a Christian perspective and practice. "Dr. Nicolas Ellen has served Christ's church well by writing this important book . . . filled with biblical truth, . . . practical, life-changing application, and . . . the gospel of grace. I heartily recommend this book to biblical counselors and all those who seek to faithfully follow the Lord." Dr. Steve Viars "A gem for every Christian on an often misunderstood subject. . . . Dr. Ellen clearly and biblically defines this issue and its elements for anyone seeking to gain God's perspective on this topic. It is a vital issue for the addicted and their family members." Dr. Mark E. Shaw "People tend to view self-love, self-esteem, and self-image as either a major insight into the human condition or a hopelessly bankrupt concept which leads to hardship and suffering. Dr. Ellen shows how both attitudes need to be refined by biblical truth." Dr. Rob Green "This book is not only informative, but it is also practical, and I highly recommend it for counselors, pastors, small groups, teens, as well as anyone who might be struggling with identity issues." Dr. Daniel R. Berger II Dr. Nicolas André Ellen is the Senior Pastor of Community of Faith Bible Church in Houston, TX, and Senior Professor of Biblical Counseling at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston. He has also developed a biblical counseling training center, Expository Counseling Training Center LLC. He received a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Houston; M.A. in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A. in Biblical Counseling from The Masters University, Santa Clarita, CA; D.Min. with a concentration in Biblical Counseling from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY; and Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Ellen is a Certified Biblical Counselor and also a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He travels nationwide with the organization teaching biblical counseling principles. Dr. Ellen and his wife, Dr. Venessa Ellen, have two children and four grandchildren.