Redirected Focus

One of the weapons we looked at that the enemy uses is to get us to be self-absorbed.

That is the “Hey, what about me” attitude that permeates our culture.

The remedy is simple.

Put others first.

We find ample support for this approach in scripture.

Let me offer just a few passages to consider:

Galatians 5:13

“You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.”

Philippians 2:3-4

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

Luke 22:27

“For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves?

Is it not the one who is at the table?

But I am among you as one who serves.”

Galatians 6:10

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

Serving others takes our focus off of ourselves.

Jesus came to do the will of the Father and that included a life of serving others.

That life of obedience and service took Him to the cross.

Serving self brings immediate gratification but brings no blessing to others.

Serving others is sacrificial and blesses both them and you!

Look for an opportunity today to obey the Lord in service to someone else.