Perfection Or Rejection And Unfair Generosity

Perfection Or Rejection And Unfair Generosity

From Strong Men Strong Marriages by Mike Frazier, MD

March 10, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 394

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of perfectionism and the concept of unfair generosity from a spiritual perspective.

In doing my inner child work, I realized that from about age 8 I took this message: Be perfect or be rejected. By God, by family, by church, by friends. Sure, you could repent and make things right… But you were always one sin or misstep away from being rejected. It’s not a fun way to live. As I’ve come to know God better, I believe he is unfairly generous with us. He’s looking for us to come to Him and know Him… Not waiting for us to make a mistake to punish us. So, I’ve de...

People in this episode

Host: Mike Frazier, MD

Topics covered

  • inner child work
  • perfectionism
  • rejection
  • generosity
  • spirituality

Keywords

  • perfection
  • rejection
  • inner child
  • generosity
  • spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: God, church

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