Self

One enemy that loves to usurp our [Lord] is self. This is a very dangerous enemy, because he comes in like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He is a cruel and crafty enemy; whenever we serve self, we are no longer serving Christ. Self will never be satisfied; it always wants to be just a little more comfortable, pampered and the center of attention. Self will deceive you saying just a little more sleep, food or entertainment, but the next day he demands more; and the more you give the more he wants. He will tell you how to serve Jesus and get you so busy doing all kinds of religious work that you won’t have time for prayer and the reading of the Word. In reality you are not abiding in Him and have become alienated from the abundant life that you should have in Him. No wonder Jesus said unto His disciples, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Matthew:16:24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
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