"Self-centeredness is the basic cause of much of our distress in life. Hypochondria, a mental disorder which is accompanied by melancholy and depression, is often caused by self-pity and self-centeredness. Most of us suffer from spiritual nearsightedness. Our interests, our loves, and our energies are too often focused upon ourselves. Jesus underscored the fact that His disciples were to live outflowingly rather than selfishly. To the rich young ruler He said, “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven” (Matthew 19:21). It wasn’t the giving away of his goods that Jesus demanded, particularly, but that he be released from selfishness, and its devastating effect on his personality and life. Teach me to so completely open my heart to You that there will be no room for self. Cleanse me, Lord, of all selfish thoughts and deeds." ~ Billy Graham LOOK FOR A WAY THE LORD CAN USE YOU TODAY TO FOCUS ON THE EVERYDAY NEEDS AROUND YOU MY FACEBOOK FRIENDS. BE A BIT OF JESUS WITH SOME SKIN!!! "How to win friends & influence people", by Dale Carnigie is a method that focuses on how to get what you want in life, but is self focused on yourself to get ahead. Try being a servant w/o looking for some personal growth or gain!!! That might be a novel idea in America where we say many times that "those who die with the most toys wins".
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:11:03 +0000
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