So what is “I,,,ism” ???
That is what I call self-centered, self promoting, self praising selfishness !!!
We all have seen it in people,, maybe, even in ourselves,, I know I have went through periods of “I,ism” in my life,,, I can do this, I can do that, I don’t need anyone, I am the best,,, look at me ????
I had a person explain it perfectly years ago !!!
Envision a circle in your mind and in the center of that circle is,,, you ,,,, everything surrounding you in that circle is the world and you are the center of attention !!!
For the most part,,, I,ism is running rampant today in the world !! Everyone is focused on what is important to them without any regard for others out of their circle !!
I ran across a prime example this week of a well known person that thinks his (I,ism) opinion is worth listening too and should be valued !!!
Bill Maher !!! “I scold the Left when they say [pro-lifers] hate women… they don’t hate women… they think [abortion] is murder, and it kind of is. I’m just okay with that. I am. I mean, there’s 8 billion people in the world. I’m sorry, we won’t miss you… Is that not your position if you’re pro-choice?”
Is this a perfect example of I,ism or what ??? I,I,I,I and I ??? However, he did sum up the pro-choice position in a nutshell !!
Now let’s look at the alternative to I,ism,,,,,,, its You,ism !!
Jesus Christ is the perfect example of You,ism,,, i.e. ,,, You are in the center of his circle !!! Everything he taught, lived and endured while on earth in human form,,, was for you !!!
His sacrifice on the cross to take on all sin,,,,, was for “You”. It gave you a second, third or hundredth chance to admit your sin and ask him for forgiveness and have him wipe your sin slate clean and take you to heaven to spend eternity with him !!!
Don’t be an I,ism,,,, turn to Jesus, believe in him and ask forgiveness of your sins and recieve his salvation and become,,, empowered by him,,, to have everyone else as the center of your circle !!!!
May God Bless Your Day !!!