Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Tues Devo: Me first

Ephesians 4:31-32 “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” (NASB)

Hello,

When we think of Biblical principles, we don’t often think of “Me First” as one of them. However, I do think there are some things in the Bible that call for a ‘me first’ attitude. Ephesians 4 lays some of these out – we are to be ‘me first’ in kindness and forgiveness when it comes to our interpersonal relationships. (We can’t be me first with those things between us and God – thankfully, He beat us to it already!)

Our society is a heavy ‘me first’ culture. It wants us to put ourselves first in everything – except kindness and forgiveness. When it comes to those two things our culture wants us to carefully examine how much has really been given to us, and extend no more than what we must.

Why bring up the cultural opposite? Isn’t that to be expected? Sure it is! However, I believe there is power in knowing where our culture and society are counter-influencing Biblical principles – as that awareness helps us tune in and more carefully examine the messages of our culture.

Have a blessed day,



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