Pick up any newspaper or listen to any news media, it will be ultimately and simply clear that selfishness that ultimately got its root in Genesis 3 is pervading ever aspect of culture today. The sneaky snake of old has wrapped itself around the globe and is squeezing tight, still challenging and questioning God's words and offering his bait, 'ye shall be as God'. People have the choice of loving God or become totally about themselves. Harsh, but true. But is it really harsh?
Jesus Christ provided the greatest example of love. He spoke the truth to all who would hear. The truth helps people! Any truth that comes from God has its ultimate blessings.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: (Ephesians 1:3 Read the rest of Ephesians to see the wonderful perks of God! :) )Self-preservation is an interesting concept. We should take care of ourselves, no doubt about it! The ultimate satisfaction, however comes from loving others in the right way. Have you had moments of feeling unloved, unappreciated and miserable? The best way to get out of that funk is not rolling around in it demanding your rights. Watch what happens when you go to God's word and stir up a little trust and believing and bless someone else. What happens to the misery?! I have found through experience that when I'm trying to decide what to do for someone or about something, I just immerse myself in some in-depth study in God's word and forget everything else, and then I usually emerge with the heart of knowing what to do!
The serpent made Eve consciously aware of what she seemed to lack. In doing so, it was enticing her to worship him and his logic. Whoa Nellie! What has the sneaky snake done for you lately? By getting people to focus on themselves and not God, misery is absolutely everywhere except where people see and choose God's logic and spread His love around!
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