When we're selfish we're self-centered instead of God-centered and self-confident instead of God-confident. That's why Jesus says losing is winning and winning is losing:
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.” Luke 9:23-24
We have a wonderful motive for being God-centered:
“He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.” 2 Corinthians 5:15
As we grow in the Lord, we also become more considerate of others:
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Philippians 2:3-4
Let's ask God if there are areas of our lives where we've been selfish. Are we neglecting family members and/or responsibilities? Are we easily offended, overly sensitive, and/or easily angered? Do we excuse our sins and keep a record of other people's sins?
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Yeah, it's a sad commentary on where we are at. Parenting is so hard. But I think society only sees the drawbacks and can't recognize the blessings.
ReplyDeleteSharing and pinning, friend...so well said. Succinctly and beautifully.
ReplyDeleteBe well and God bless
Yes. Well said! It's so sad how many are choosing to remain childless...essentially rejecting God's blessing on their lives. :(
ReplyDeleteExcellent truthful thoughts
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite verses. I see this a lot with many Christian friends. They only want 1 or 2 children and although that is fine, it is also a reflection of their parenting style and personality. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!
ReplyDeleteVery insightful!
ReplyDeleteGood post. Will save this to my journal app, My Diary.
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