Self

Are you the most important person in your life? If asked this question, our reaction is to respond with a strong, "No!" But if someone could observe all of our thoughts, actions and decisions we make throughout the day, I think the majority of us would be guilty of living for ourselves. We are so inclined to self-preservation that even the Bible tells us that true love is not self-seeking. In J.A.James's sermon, "The Great End of Life," he states that:

Self-love is the most active and reigning principle in fallen nature! Self is the great idol which mankind is naturally disposed to worship; and selfishness is the grand interest to which they are devotedly attached! Selfishness is contrary to the habitual temper of our Lord Jesus Christ. "For even Christ did not please Himself." The perfection of all virtue lies in unselfish love. The nearer we approach to this state of mind, the nearer we come to sinless moral excellence.

There must be less of us and more of God for us to fully experience the grace, blessings and mercies God has in store for us each day. Do you consider what you have to be more precious than what God can give you in all of His heavenly riches? God is waiting to give you more of Him so that you can experience the fullness of what life is meant to be. Would you lay down yourself today and ask for more of Him today?

Living Life