Many Gods, Self

Are you your own God? 

In today's World, we have Social Media. Facebook, Twitter, Snap Chat, Instagram, just to name a few. Why are these so popular? Because they tap into one of our most enticing Human Nature Attributes. The desire to be Famous.

Seriously. We post EVERYTHING Online, from our most personal experiences, to what we are eating at any given time. I rarely post pictures of me, but many do. Why? I have no idea. It is to show others, "Look at me. Or look at what I got. Or maybe even, look where I am?" I have no idea. But it is all "Look at me."

It has become so bad, that people have to be told to be careful what you post. Do not tell people when you are not going to be home. They may Rob you. Do not post your finical information. Someone may Rob you. Do not post naked pictures of yourself, people will SEE THEM. Do not post things about your kids. Someone may use that to harm them. ETC.

Why do we do this? Because we want to be Famous. We want to be known. We want to be honored and respected. Oh, I know. I know. Some people just REALLY love to share. They only accept "friend requests," or "sign up," ACTUAL Friends and Family members to share stuff with them. Please do not misunderstand. I use Facebook all the time. I am NOT attacking Facebook, Twitter, or Snap Chat, or any other Social Media outlets. All I am saying is why they are so popular.

It is all about putting yourself on a pedal stool. Putting yourself out there. People make Youtube Videos and now they are as Famous as Movie Stars. Hey, if they can do it. Why can't I? Right?

King Solomon wrote this.

"Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips." Proverbs 27:2

We all know people that love to toot their own horns. People that try to top any and everything you say. Whatever you have done, they have done better. Whatever you have been through, they have been through worse. ETC. It should not be this way with us. We are to BE who we are, and let others talk about how good or bad we are.

"Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." Matthew 16:24-25

This is opposite to what the World tells us. Opposite as to what the Flesh says. Remember, the Orginal Sin, the one the devil himself fell to, is the desire and want to be God. Being number one. The most popular. The one in total control. He fell. Then he tempted Adam with the same.

"But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”" Genesis 3:4-5

You will be like God. In essence, you will be God. But Jesus tells us that we, as Children of God, should not be this way.

"At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:1-5

Why? Well, Children believe anything that their Mother and Father tell them. They simply accept it as Reality. Daddy said so. This is the Relationship that God wants to have with us. Whatsoever He may tell us, He wants us to simply accept without question. Why? Our Daddy tells us so.

However, even if you do not have Children, have you ever watched them in a Play Area? They do not care what the other kids look like. They do not care what the other kids may have or not have. What society may or may not say about them. Nope. They love their new friend. Boy, Girl, Black, White, Pink with Purple Polka Dots, Rich, Poor, None of that matters whatsoever. They simply do not care. They are them, they accept the other Kids for whatever they are. If they look REALLY different, they may even ask why. But then, you know what, they go on playing without a second thought.

Then Jesus teaches us that if we want to be great? We should do what? Serve.

“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28

If Jesus, the Lord of lords, and the God of gods, The Creator of all that is, was, or ever will be, came to serve us, wash our feet, and even die for us, who are we to try to be Famous. To put ourselves on a pedal stool. We are not to strive to be great, or praised by men. We are to serve our fellow Men and Women.

This applies to Children of God too. More so even. The temptation is still there. Remember what Jesus told us about the Pharisees and Leaders of Religion of His time.

"The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi by others." Matthew 23:2-12

Even though they claim to be serving God, they seek to BE God. Jesus tells us that this is not how we should be. He goes on to say this.

"But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

Wait. We are not to be called Teachers, Rabbis, Masters, or whatever. So we are not supposed to teach the Word? God Forbid. Of course, we are Sowers of the Seed. But it is NOT about us.

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” Galatians 2:20

John put it this way.

"For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father, but is of the world." 1 John 2:16

You see, as with most things, the Lord’s Philosophy is completely opposite from the World. To be Great in the World is to put importance on Self. In the eyes of the World, you are great based on the Position or Title you have. You may be a Youtube Star, Sports Star, Musician, Actor, Lawyer, Engineer, a Doctor, to name a few, and that makes you great according to the World’s Standard.

Because of this World’s Value System, which is controlled by? Yeah. Pride is a must and worldly Pride demands that you enter into this system before you can be accepted, applauded and respected. This is Satan’s Spirit that controls this World the lust of the flesh. Lust of the eyes and pride of life.

The answer is simple. If you chose to be Great. Or you are striving to be Great, first, decide by who's Standards are you striving for Greatness. Then simply act on it. The world sense, well, you know the Path. However, if you want to be TRULY great, meaning great in the Kingdom of God, then you must first become a Servant. As Jesus came and washed our Feet, we must do the same.

Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Have you been adopted into the Family of God? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will heal you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believe He raised from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." {Romans 10:9} You need to find a Church that God leads you to, and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him." {Colossians 3:10}

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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13}

Until next time, be Blessed, be a Blessing, and Jesus IS Lord.