Greetings, my dear children. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that is prevalent in today's society - the love of self. The devil is cunning and often uses this desire for self-indulgence to distract us from God's plan for our lives. In this blog, I want to shed light on how Satan uses the love of self to hinder our spiritual growth and what we can do to protect ourselves from falling into this trap.
Firstly, let us turn to the Holy Scriptures. In 2 Timothy 3:2-4, it says: "People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God." This verse reminds us that the love of self is not of God, and it can lead us down a path of sin and destruction.
So, what can we do to protect ourselves from the lure of self-indulgence? Firstly, we must pray. In Matthew 26:41, it says: "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." Prayer is a powerful tool that can help us resist the temptation of self-indulgence and keep our focus on God's plan for our lives.
Secondly, we must turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance. In Romans 12:2, it says: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." The Bible provides us with the wisdom and insight we need to keep our focus on God and His plan for our lives. We should make it a habit to read and meditate on the Scriptures daily.
Lastly, we should seek accountability. In James 5:16, it says: "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." Having a community of believers who can hold us accountable and help us stay focused on God's plan for our lives is essential in overcoming the temptation of self-indulgence.
In conclusion, my children, the love of self can be a hindrance to our spiritual growth. But with prayer, guidance from the Scriptures, and accountability, we can stay focused on God and His plan for our lives. Let us pray together now, asking for forgiveness for our sins and for strength to resist the temptation of self-indulgence. May God bless you and keep you always in His loving embrace. Amen.
