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Things that prevent us from correctly understanding scripture, Why do we…
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Why do we not pray?
Self-reliance
If our goal is self-improvement, the outcome will be self-reliance
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Of the articles about self-reliance, see how often the subject of the article is self-improvement and not God-obedience!
The trap of self-improvement, even towards religious goals
Escape from self-mindedness must go through the route of repentance. God has provided no other way for us to be freed of our own works-based mindset.
Replacing our own life goals with God's goals in obedience is a supernatural process. Our natural tools are wholly unsuited.
Living within the bounds of our competence is a habit of unbelief. Repentance is the proper response to our own unbelief.
Fleshly mission
Healing for healing sake is a natural solution. Healing as a gateway to belief and salvation is a supernatural solution
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We are focused on problems that we know how to solve. God has called us to a supernatural life, not a natural one. Unbelievers live within their own capabilities. We are living like unbelievers. We are living within the natural.