Freedom From Selfishness

Where you find selfishness and jealousy, there will be disorder.

James 3:15-16 

You must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.

Matthew 16:24

When you only think of yourself, it is impossible to hear Jesus.

Jesus wants to be the force that helps generosity flow through us.

Problematic Thinking: “I think about myself all the time.”

 Jesus thinks about me so I don’t have to focus on myself.

 Those who receive Jesus are freed from ourselves.

2 Corinthians 5:15

Problematic Thinking: “Will there be enough for me?”

When we obsess over our own needs exclusively, this prevents us from seeing those who need help. We must unconditionally believe God has enough for us.

Use my little to provide a lot for others.

Philippians 4:19

 Jesus will grow the generosity inside us.

2 Corinthians 9:10

Problematic Thinking: “Who will fight for my share?”

God has something special for all of us and no one can take it away from us.

 We are God’s masterpiece.

Ephesians 2:10

 Jesus has an inheritance marked for us. It is kept in heaven and protected for us.

1 Peter 1:4

Approach life by asking, “What does God have for us?” rather than by focusing on increasing our own Earthly gains. We must seek to value others above ourselves and pay attention to the needs of everyone around us. When we acknowledge that God is in charge, we will see his resources flow through us, and we will have more.

The generous will prosper.

Proverbs 11:25

The world needs people who will think of others first. With every step we take, may we understand that God has a place and a purpose for us.

My grandmother used to say, “You can either worry or pray; you cannot do both. Let go and let God.” When we stop concerning ourselves with solely our own needs, we make way for God to guide us in leading a generous life. In doing so, we gain ground for God and we fulfill a glorious life.

Selfishness = Self-Obsessed

Selflessness = Generosity