Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:28-31
God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God. He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
Thought for the Day: I don’t believe this passage needs much commentary. At the same time, it needs a lot of commentary as it is so contrary to what we are taught in our world today. We all, at one time or another, can become a little self-centered. This is a part of being human, and though we need to continue to work at moving ourselves off the podium of our own minds, we need to be very mindful of how the world is becoming comfortable with extreme egoism and narcissism. There are people who are so wrapped up in themselves and their own self-created world that they are unable to see themselves objectively or take responsibility for their actions. So many relationships are unhealthy because an individual has such a grandiose sense of self that the humanity of others is lost. This is not normal, and we need to call it out. Humility is one of the most important characteristics someone can bring to a relationship. It allows for marriages, congregations, communities, businesses and even countries to find health and wellbeing.
Prayer: Where my ego seeks to boast about myself, give me Jesus. I ask this, O Lord, for the world does not need self-centeredness but the self-sacrificing love revealed in Jesus. Amen.
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