Selfishness

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 NKJ “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

Selfishness is self-centeredness, self-serving, self-importance, self-seeking. It is mankind’s deep-seated defect inherited from Adam. If God were to allow it, all it will take to change heaven to hell is selfishness. Selfishness is the root of all conflicts in relationships, especially marital relationship. Selfishness is the cause of every evil, meaning that every evil proceeds from selfish actions. Pride and selfishness always go together. Pride produces and feeds selfishness. Every selfishness is a manifestation of pride. In fact, the Bible says, “By pride comes nothing but strife” (Proverbs 13:10). A truly humble person cannot be selfish. Unconditional love is the opposite of selfishness. Giving is the opposite of acting selfishly. Fortunately, there is a remedy to selfishness: submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ especially in our relationships. I want to encourage you today to do a sincere examination of your relationships: are you selfish? If yes, it is time to yield yourself to the love of Christ. There is no cure for selfishness apart from Christ living His life through you!