Dear Young Christian:
Spoiled — another word for, I’ve come to expect it.
This is about as good a definition of being spoiled as I have ever heard. Often we hear it said about someone that he or she is a “spoiled brat.” We know what it means. It means they are selfish, self-centered, and think the world revolves around them.
In our society we have come to expect it. Whatever we want, when we want it, and how we want it. But as believers we need to be careful that we don’t fall unconsciously into that way of thinking. “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2). The unbeliever puts himself as the center of his world, but for us, Christ and His interests are to be our center. Let’s check ourselves as another week starts, and instead of expecting something from others, let’s do something for others.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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