A self-centered culture produces a self-centered religion. The Christian religion has become tainted with it. When a preoccupation with self dominates the culture it also shapes the character of our religion. The gospel message is reshaped and molded to suit our selfish needs. Jesus is available to help us. It isn’t a matter of Jesus changing our lives, but more a matter of Jesus being around to improve our lives. Jesus will make us happier, more self-satisfied, more prosperous, and provide us with a heavenly home in the end, and most important, Jesus is around to protect us and save us from all harm (us/me, not necessarily “them”).
An alleged Christian wrote about the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, reporting the fact that many homes and lives had been lost, but fortunately their family and home was spared. This report was followed by the sentence, “God is good!” Good to whom? God is good to me! I am entitled to be spared, to be healed, to be safe—the implication being that God is mine. Beware of Christian narcissism.
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