How about taking a little walk with me down Theology lane to see what God thinks of self. The best new thought on this issue comes from a rather strange teacher, the singing group of MercyMe. Here are the lyrics from their new song "So Long Self".
"Well if I come across a little bit distant It's just because I am. Things just seem to feel a little bit different You understand. Believe it or not but life is not apparently About me anyways But I have met the One who really is worthy So let me say
Chorus: "So long self Well it's been fun, but I have found somebody else. So long self There's just no room for two. So you are gonna have to move. So long self Don't take this wrong but you are wrong for me farewell. Oh well, Goodbye, don't cry. So Long Self
"Stop right there because I know what your thinking But no we can't be friends And even though I know your heart is breaking This has to end. And come to think of it the blame for all of this. Simply falls on me For wanting something more in life than all of this. Oh, can't you see.
That is an awesome word, friends. The Apostle Paul taught us in Romans and Galatians that we have a constant battle going on between flesh or self and the Spirit or God. We have to make a choice to say no to self and yes to God.
"For when I tried to keep the law, I realized I could never earn God's approval. So I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ. I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:19-20 (NLT)
It is time to say "so long self" and to deal with self the way Jesus did. He put it to death, and it was not an easy death. The choice is yours. The choice is personal. Yet the results are either blessings from God and continuing to live for self.
"Well if I come across a little bit distant It's just because I am. Things just seem to feel a little bit different You understand. Believe it or not but life is not apparently About me anyways But I have met the One who really is worthy So let me say
Chorus: "So long self Well it's been fun, but I have found somebody else. So long self There's just no room for two. So you are gonna have to move. So long self Don't take this wrong but you are wrong for me farewell. Oh well, Goodbye, don't cry. So Long Self
"Stop right there because I know what your thinking But no we can't be friends And even though I know your heart is breaking This has to end. And come to think of it the blame for all of this. Simply falls on me For wanting something more in life than all of this. Oh, can't you see.
That is an awesome word, friends. The Apostle Paul taught us in Romans and Galatians that we have a constant battle going on between flesh or self and the Spirit or God. We have to make a choice to say no to self and yes to God.
"For when I tried to keep the law, I realized I could never earn God's approval. So I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ. I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:19-20 (NLT)
It is time to say "so long self" and to deal with self the way Jesus did. He put it to death, and it was not an easy death. The choice is yours. The choice is personal. Yet the results are either blessings from God and continuing to live for self.
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