It's not about you.
That hurts, doesn't it?
Most of the time we make life all about us.
But having an attitude and motivation that is all about us is deadly for our spiritual growth as Christians.
A significant change is supposed to happen as we mature as followers of Jesus. We're supposed to have a shift from being "me-focused" to being "other-focused." A "me-focused" person makes a lot of "I, me and my" statements.
The Apostle Paul says it this way in Philippians 2:3-4:
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
So, is life all about you? Do you make decisions by thinking of yourself first?
Most of us wouldn't admit that life is all about us, but don't lie to yourself. Be honest with your motivation.
I believe that "me-focused" thinking is quite possibly the biggest hinderance for Christians in our day. It's a sign of spiritual immaturity.
It's not about you.
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