We live in a society today where people are encouraged to have huge egos. You need huge swaths of confidence to be successful, and in this fallen world the only way to be successful is to be macho man or woman. If you are fed up with that way of thinking here is an alternative way for you to consider.
Jesus came into the world over 2000 years ago to serve us. Not only serve us but to take away our sins, and that is exactly what he did through his finished work on the cross. Here is one instruction Jesus gave us to live by mentioned in the book of Mark displayed below, in specifically Mark 9 v 35.
What Jesus is saying in this verse is to be humble and not to be boastful, to count yourself as last in order to be first. In other words, put others first and not yourself, and that way you win. A life free from ego.
What does serving look like?
Serving can look like a whole range of things. It could be helping someone with their shopping supplies, serving in church to help give out refreshments to people before a service starts, or to help organise older people’s finances to help them in older life, and many more ways of serving.
The point is, help people, serve people, love people, consider yourself as last, because with such sacrifices God is pleased, as it says in the book of Hebrews displayed below.
Hebrews 13:16
16 “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
So, if you’re someone who is fed up with the world telling you, you have to have an ego, then why not consider the Christian path instead. You can do well in life with God at the centre of your life leading the way and you can do it humbly without an ego. Put your confidence in God and allow him into your life to fulfil his purposes in your life, and in humble circumstances you can be proud.
Visit our morning family service at Church in the Avenue
If you are curious about the Christian faith, come along to our family service taking place every Sunday. We are happy to answer any questions you have. Doors open at 10.45am for free refreshments and drinks. Our service then starts at 11.15am.