Today’s Thought “Our Maker” G. Ward

Read the following passages - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24

“For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.” Ephesians 5:29

“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy…” 2 Timothy 3:1-2

If I hear this expression that’s entirely un-defined one more time I’m going to throw up! What is it? So glad you asked; it’s “you must love yourself before loving others.” Some philosophical giant pervaded this on man to never identify that great care for every individual begins with oneself from birth till death. The perpetuation of such is antithetical to the life the Savior provided and when sought by the whole of creation, fails to extol the Most High. Any practice of such egocentric behavior denies real love (1 Jn.4:7-8), allowing the world’s terminology’s usurp of Holy God’s word. While a many expression begun by man appears proprietary, it remains unconscionable for some to not bless the Lord at all times.

Happy Tuesday!