People will love themselves.
II Timothy 3:2 says that in the last days, people will love themselves. When we read this passage, we often look at our world as a whole. And as a whole, we’re obsessed with ourselves!
But we seldom bring it down to a personal level. How does this passage apply to ME? Am I self-absorbed? Am I selfish? Am I constantly protecting myself? Thinking about how things affect me? Wondering what this will do to my plans? Do I promote myself? Do I feel “better than” others? Do I want to change my looks so I look more like a TV personality? Do I horde my money for my wants and desires? Do I save the best for myself? Do I think of myself before I think of others?
Am I even more extreme? Am I a narcissist? A narcissist…
1. Has a grandiose sense of self-importance.
2. Lives in a fantasy world that supports their delusions of grandeur.
3. Needs constant praise and admiration.
4. Has a sense of entitlement.
5. Exploits others without guilt or shame.
6. Frequently demeans, belittles, intimidates, or bullies others.
Living a life of selfishness is completely opposite of how Jesus taught us to live. Jesus told us that we’re to live a life thinking of others as better than ourselves. He told us to meet the needs of others. But we’re now living in a world that says we must put ourselves first. If we don’t think of ourselves first, who will?
Bringing this down to us, leaves us with this question…How will I live? Will I follow the way of the world and think of myself first? Or will I follow Jesus and be selfless and serve others?
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