Keep Away From Unhealthy Self-Focus (3)

‘Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life.’ Ephesians 4:22 NLT Does God expect us to work on growth and self-improvement? Yes! But just as examining yourself is futile, so is trying to change if it keeps you self-focused and defeated. The Bible’s...

Keep Away From Unhealthy Self-Focus (2)

‘Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching.’ Luke 12:37 NKJV When dealing with self-focus, you may ask, ‘What about those Scriptures that specifically tell us to “watch”? Aren’t they all about keeping an eye on ourselves?’ That’s a...

Keep Away From Unhealthy Self-Focus (1)

‘Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.’ 2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV Self-focus isn’t necessarily bad if it leads to spiritual growth. However, some people mistakenly assume that it’s a Biblical mandate! After all, didn’t God tell us to ‘examine...

God Is Good—All The Time!

‘Examine and see how good the Lord is. Happy is the person who trusts Him.’ Psalm 34:8 NCV The psalmist said, ‘Examine and see how good the Lord is.’ Pay particular attention to the words ‘examine’ and ‘good’. What you believe about God manifests itself in the way you...

Don’t Keep It To Yourself!

‘Tell them what great things the Lord has done for you.’ Mark 5:19 NKJV Have you ever been somewhere so wonderful that you never wanted to leave? That’s how the man in Mark chapter 5 felt after Jesus healed him from a life of insanity. He wanted to travel with Jesus,...