Nature to Selfishess

Selfishness is the root of every problem. Sad to say, selfishness is mankind's fundamental defect.

I once read a line from one of my devotional guides that said

 

The only thing necessary to change heaven into hell - If God were to allow it - is selfishness.

Where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is also disorder and every kind of evil. - James 3: 16 (TEV)

We may never have realized this but we are products of a corrupt culture that teaches us selfishness. We are listening to them without us knowing that they are teaching us to become selfish.

THAT IS WHY IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR US TO THINK IT IS NOT SO BAD
Because of our selfish nature, we might do things that are selfish without us even realizing it.

BUT! We are called to change this!

However, we are unable to change by ourselves because again, it is our nature.

 

You can't change the FRUIT without changing the ROOT

That is why, we need to be born again in order for us to become new and set our roots not on selfishness but unto Jesus Christ - who can change us inwardly to become an unselfish person.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. - 2 Corinthians 5: 17 (NIV)

Being selfish is already our nature and changing it by ourselves - our own power, is really impossible. But, through Jesus Christ  - He is able to change us. Freeing us from those binding roots. Completely changing us into a new person.

Having trouble removing the roots of selfishness within you?
SEEK HIM :))

-A.R.L.