Problem with "me-ism" Part 1

Me me me meeeee... 

Did you know you we were born with a terrible case of "me-ism"? Yes, it's true. Despite our best efforts, we were born with SELF on the heart's throne; yet with a deeper need self cannot meet. 

Look at this list society thrives upon:

SELF esteem

SELF confidence 

SELF assurance 

SELF love

SELF determination

SELF sufficient 

SELF entitlement 

SELF reliance

SELF respect 

SELF gain

Is it really any wonder why society is crumbling, why there's lack of natural affection or why men's hearts are waxed gross? Much of humanity walks around looking out for #1 SELF! How deceitful & wicked our hearts are to worship & adore ourselves in such a gross way! 

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah 17:9-10

Is this really our life's purpose? God forbid, NO! He created us for Himself! "...all things were created by Him and for Him." Colossians 1:16 We were fashioned in His own image to KNOW Him, walk with Him & talk with Him. 

Now, it's important to remember Jehovah IS a jealous God. He knows the heart, He tries the heart and He will make countless attempts to get your attention, gain your focus and claim your heart's throne! 

Guess what though, in His GREAT Love, He will NOT choose for us. He's made a way through His only begotten Son to restore a right relationship between us & Him. 

Main requirement in walking with Christ... DENY SELF & carry your cross. You cannot serve 2 masters. How long will you teeter?

"Choose ye this day whom ye will serve"