When Self-Love Is Selfish

[@life.church]

What is one area where you could start putting God and others first?

[@MelanieMartin-d8n]

I don't know how. Please help!🧖🧖🧖

[@johnnahbrown5380]

😢I don't know what to do anymore there's so many things that need to change in my life😢I love Jesus just not sure how to love myself and others don't love me😢I got a puppy I've had him since he was 6 weeks old he is 10 months old now and I have to rehome him😢nobody ever comes to visit me I have no friends or family now this puppy is suffering aloneness too💔 all I can ask is for your prayers please 🙏🏻

[@johnnahbrown5380]

​@MelanieMartin-d8n I will pray for you 🙏🏻

[@laurenwilson899]

Seriously

[@MelanieMartin-d8n]

@@johnnahbrown5380 why?!⭐✨🥇✨

[@reenajacob256]

There is a balance between self care and caring for others. If you swing to either extreme, it is problematic. If you are only focused on self-care, then you are selfish. If you only care for others, then you burn out. Pastor Craig clearly takes care of himself. He works out. He eats healthy. He gets enough sleep. Those are all self care measures and it is not selfish.

[@MelanieMartin-d8n]

@@reenajacob256 absolutely.🦆🦆🦆

[@stoic_fathers]

Agree 💯

[@life.church]

Yes, like so many things, there is always a healthy balance ❤️

[@boogietimetv]

@@reenajacob256 exactly

[@seuny]

But where is the Christian preach about self care to balance it out? Like you said there are the other extremes where you are burnout. Dying to self and denying self I understand but self care the right way not the worldly way where is it? Church is very good at telling us what we are doing wrong but where is the how to do it right?

[@onyeomachinyeremaka6809]

*You can go 40 days without food.3 days without water. 8 minutes without air.But you can't go single second without GOD.Amen💗❤️‍🩹💞*

[@MelanieMartin-d8n]

@@onyeomachinyeremaka6809 it hard to be selfish.🍄🍄🍄

[@davidburton4582]

Amen 🙏

[@Mclovintit]

Hate to break it to you but the Bible clearly states that our God gave us freedom to go down any path we may choose, often times straying from the right path to gain experience, learn valuable life lessons, and to possibly and hopefully bring those we met to God.

[@life.church]

This is true, but it's even better if we don't stray off God's path to begin with. It saves us a lot of pain and heartache. Unfortunately, we (and definitely including myself!) tend to be stubborn and have to learn things the hard way. -- Jenni

[@stacychilds4471]

Amen

[@ZoeCulotta-u6p]

Holy Spirit ain’t playing with this sermon I feel all kinds of conviction 🤣😭

[@MakeTheBestofitOrTheWorstofit]

This sermon makes perfect sense and reminds me of psychologist Jordan Peterson talking about the way to improve social anxiety is to NOT focus on yourself being comfortable, but to focus on making the others feel comfortable.

[@mistygordon9857]

God show me where I love myself more than You and my neighbors - i die to self - May You be glorified

[@itz_bnz4891]

Amen 🙏🏾 ❤

[@RozinaHorta]

Pastor Craig, God uses your messages to reach me. ♥️🌹✝️

[@idagonzalez291]

I Give My Life To You Jesus, I Love You Jesus 🙌🙌😢😢😢

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, @idagonzalez291! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church

[@mebythebook]

I deny myself and follow Jesus.

[@psychoJIMstunts]

God show me where I am putting myself before others and before You. Please show me, and move me towards Your plan for me, and not my self-serving ways.

[@wandaeskridge5572]

Loved and needed this! Good to hear that we can guard our time with God but to remember ..in order to Share with others what we receive from Him. ❤️ Blessings to all!!

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Wow I was just talking to a friend about this. He had been deeply hurt by some Christian’s. He spoke of us looking at others but not looking at ourselves. I saw the hurt in his eyes I could not argue I quickly apologized and asked his forgiveness.

[@life.church]

What a beautiful response. WE are the church. Showing Gods love is the best way to spread the message! 🙏-Heather

[@whitneywright1263]

Amen thank you Jesus

[@hoperoads4088]

Love with all your Heart ♥️

[@soloangel625]

Powerful message 🙏Praise Jesus 🙏

[@life.church]

💯❤️

[@02armonn]

God I die to myself, show me where I serve myself more than you and others. I give you my life as a living sacrifice. I am here to give you the glory. In Jesus' name Amen.

[@ItsAllAgape]

This is what I was looking for. I want to be obedient and learn to be of service to others and I want meaningful relationships for once.

[@ryanstevenson7201]

Such a great question to ask Yourself!May we continue to deny ourselves and love God and others more!!

[@nascarpastor]

Such a pertinent message to my life. I deny myself and give it all to Jesus. Amen.

[@Arameede]

I love the sermon, I pray for wisdom to know the line between loving others and people pleasing

[@life.church]

Yes!! 🙏

[@DirtySaMitch]

Selfishness seems like a small one but it's just the first drop in the waterfall. I need God to inspect me day and hope Jesus's is always there with me on this journey

[@life.church]

That is so true! 🙏

[@Ranyas258]

I've been listening to many sermons lately, and each one feels fresh and revitalizing. It really is beneficial to pay attention to the sermons as they progress. While Ptr. Craig was preaching, I found myself curious about how to establish boundaries while still prioritizing others, especially since we all have our own needs to consider. However, it all became clear to me at 26:33. Thank God for that!

[@341production2]

Our body is a temple and we should take care of it. But not in a selfish way, rather in a way to prise our Lord who created us.

[@JulieGloer]

Thank you for this 🙏

[@debbielong3968]

Powerful sermon!!! Praise God !!! Praise Jesus !!!

[@life.church]

💯❤️

[@BeB02090]

I pray, That we receive this message, with conviction from Our Heavenly Father, and not condemnation from the enemy. I'm grateful for this message of Love. Lord show me where I'm off. By my own strength I cannot change, but through you I have the victory. Thank you Jesus for firstly loving us. Be encouraged, and trust that He who started a good work in you, is faithful to complete it. Never leaving, nor forsaking you. May the Peace that supasses all understanding be yours. ❤

[@unlockingthemasculine]

Fantastic listen thank you ❤

[@zadabeasley]

God show me any area I’m putting myself before others. Show me what I need to change. ✨🙏🏽✨

[@Jess-zn4ei]

@@zadabeasley yes and amen!

[@mattbrown817]

I love this. Thank you Pastor and thank you Worship Leaders

[@life.church]

🙌

[@Driftdee]

i will pray that prayer.

[@AndyWitfield]

Thank you very much for work in god is haven jesus christ.craig we dont have time good luck.god blees you

[@traceyhart2297]

Well done for preaching Gods truth

[@laurenzbaute8712]

This is so true, and even if you get this it is so hard to work on.

[@baddmoms1510]

Amen, thank you Jesus 😭🙏🏽

[@felisharobinson9970]

I will pray that prayer this week!

[@life.church]

I will pray alongside you! 🙏-Heather

[@heovan0910]

Jesus Christ living in me 🎉

[@soloangel625]

So true this message Praise Jesus

[@life.church]

💯❤️

[@slideshowambience]

I deny myself and follow Jesus Amen

[@saintlewisflyc17]

I will pray that prayer...and He showed me the area of repentance.

[@life.church]

Lord, show the areas that @saintlewisflyc17 can repent from and allow your Spirit to comfort, reveal and strengthen them through the process. LC team- Laura

[@Blessed3724]

We have to take care of ourselves so we can take the best care of the people we love and God

[@Lalalandia11]

I love this message ❤

[@life.church]

❤️🙌

[@Just_Judd]

I just love the lord so much

[@heldamallah]

2 things ..love the Lord your God n love your neighbor as yourself

[@life.church]

💛

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

I love it when my husband puts me first. Sadly, it doesn’t happen very often. We can be out in public and if we’re on a narrow trail. He will literally push me out of the way so a stranger can pass. I wish I was kidding, but I’m not. He always seems to try harder to impress strangers than he does to protect and care for his own wife.

[@davidhjort7771]

You seem selfish. Honestly, you hear this sermon and it makes you think of someone else on how they don’t put you first? Wow. Marriage is reciprocated. Maybe ask God to reveal how you can serve your husband and put him first,even if you think he doesn’t deserve it.

[@GodTurnItAround]

This was the case with me, and I asked him to PLEASE allow other people to use their words. It's natural for people to say "excuse me" if I'm in their way. It's natural for me to then react accordingly.

[@johnnahbrown5380]

I just want to live for Jesus 🙏🏻 and

[@life.church]

🙌🙏

[@idagonzalez291]

I Will Pray That Prayer 🙌🙌

[@ronaldhinds380]

I will pray that prayer, God, show me please, Amen

[@denonjoka8848]

Hawayu Life Church *& I Appreciate Pst. Craig Groeschel 4 This Powerful, Blessful, Deep Sermon About "When Self-Love Is Selfish!"Where I Have Learnt That Jesus Didn't Call Us 2:- 1. Promote Ourselves But 2 Humble Ourselves, 2. Pamper Ourselves But 2 Deny Ourselves, 3. Save Ourselves But 2 Save Others, 4. Put Ourselves First But 2 Put Ourselves Last & 5. Seek Our Pleasure But 2 Put God's Purpose Where We Should Let Nothing Be Done Thru Selfish Ambitions or Conceit But In Lowliness of Mind Let Each Esteem Others Better Than Ourselves Where We Should Love Our Neighbors Just As We Love Ourselves Written In Philippians 2:3 & Matthew 22:38 Where What Pst. Craig Groeschel Has Preached Is Veryyyyyy, Veryyyyyy Tru Because Putting Ourselves First Is The Most Natural Thing We Do Where I Have Been Blessed By Pst. Craig Groeschel So Veryyyyy, Veryyyyyy Much Together With Life Church* & God Bless Yu Pst. Craig Groeschel & Life Church So Veryyyyyy, Veryyyyyy Much.🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@life.church]

❤️

[@skkyboii]

I will live that prayer

[@Mandachu85]

wow What a great message today

[@zachhaynes3008]

I will pray that prayer.

[@ebelechigbo]

God please show me any area I’m putting myself before others. May I continually put others before me 🙏🙏🙏

[@amygroeschel6426]

❤Help me LOVE the LORD & my neighbors 🙏🏼

[@life.church]

🙏

[@DestinyFerreira29]

I’m denying myself and following Jesus amen. Thank you for this powerful service 🙏May God Bless you

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, @DestinyFerreira29! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church - Jenni

[@upschutt4842]

Thank you once again for your prayers for my breakthrough. Everything is falling into place even though I don't see it, yet

[@MelanieMartin-d8n]

I need prayers, because I tend to be selfish. Help, Craig!🟡🟠🟡🟠🟡🟠

[@NN-mb4ci]

​@@MelanieMartin-d8n🙏

[@life.church]

Amen! Thank you for sharing this with us. I am praying with you for your breakthrough! -Mika, Team LC

[@edwingonzalez919]

God show me where I need to change 🙏🏼

[@shellyspear]

I will pray that prayer. God show me.

[@sistasunshinesmith8149]

By Faith... By Faith... Have Your Way Lord! Surely Surely Surely...Seek First His Face! God's goodness and mercy shall follow... already done and done again and again... In Jesus mighty name we pray... AAAmen! Meditate on Gratitude Grace and Forgiveness and Peace! God's Will Love and Blessings be done! Open the door in 2024... Open Heart for God! By Faith... AAAmen!!

[@alfredsamsesay1815]

I agree from Sierra Leone

[@timothykell5051]

I see it. And it’s accelerating not diminishing.

[@ZoeCulotta-u6p]

JOY- Jesus first Others 2nd You last ❤

[@Lola-oy4pk]

I'm choosing to deny my self and follow Jesus

[@life.church]

🙏

[@c.j.valentine3027]

I will pray that prayer 🙏

[@life.church]

🙏

[@chericehiggins1045]

In a society of selfish people we have to be more like God and be humble, live simply and love others as he DOES. This is what I have to say to myself all the time!!! It’s hard…

[@MelanieMartin-d8n]

Why would self love be a priority? Uh oh 🙍🙍🙍

[@infinitiigracii4785]

Thank you jesus

[@zaymoney57]

I will pray that prayer!

[@ChriswinChristian]

I am denying my self and I turned to Jesus 💌

[@RicardoAyala-h4f]

I think that it's extremely important to defirinciate between self care and selfishness. It's not an issue of loving ourselves too much or too little, but instead, it's a matter of loving ourselves in the correct ways and with the correct perspective of self care. self indulging and doing what we want is not loving ourselves. Paying attention to our body, mind, and spirit and tending to them is. I believe that is honoring God's property and how He can use us best.

[@stephenlynch1617]

All the anxiety, depression, etc for sure comes from not loving ourselves enough. Loving yourself well is in fact loving God. If you treat yourself like crap you will treat others the same.

[@soniamorales7047]

I'm dying to myself and living for Jesus🙏🙏🙏

[@life.church]

💯❤️

[@deborahmccrary5861]

I feel like this is the easiest way Satan weaves into my daily life. I have battled depression since I was a young girl, and I am 54 now, still miserable and trying to find who I am as a joyful person. This message hit so hard. I don't know where I go after hearing this, honestly.

[@life.church]

Thank you, @deborahmccrary5861, for sharing with us! You are not alone in these feelings! I would love to share a resource with you that our church created! It is full of resources such as the option to connect with a pastor, podcasts, articles, Bible Plans and more! www.life.church/mentalhealth/ Keli "Whoever finds God, finds life!"

[@dutchman10201]

I put myself first without thinking about it 😮 not good

[@soloangel625]

Philippians 2 verse 3 and 4 Amen 🙏

[@life.church]

🙏

[@TexasCruisin]

I will pray that prayer🙏🏽

[@houstonturntine543]

Love God first, love yourself because you are made in God's image, then love others. Love is the fruits of God's spirit.

[@ellenalan3142]

I will pray that prayers

[@conniefang5761]

I am dying myself and following Jesus.

[@life.church]

We’re so excited for you, @conniefang5761! Choosing to follow Jesus is the best decision you will ever make. Let us know about your decision here by going to go2.lc/youtubesalvation We want to celebrate this decision with you as well as answer questions you may have about your next steps as you begin your relationship with God. We’d also love to invite you to Life.Church Online! 90+ services are available throughout the week, so you’ll always be able to find a time that fits your schedule. During services, we have live Host Team Leaders who can answer questions, pray for you, and chat one-on-one. We hope to see you there! live.life.church

[@anahitatavousian4765]

Amen Amen Amen

[@MelissaLesondak]

I need help to stop living for myself.I want to follow Jesus.

[@life.church]

@MelissaLesondak, surrendering to Jesus means denying yourself, trusting Him daily, and letting His love transform your heart and actions (Matthew 16:24).

[@karenelston9094]

I agree

[@MelanieMartin-d8n]

What do we mean by when self love is SELFISH?!♈♈💔💔

[@nkress7369]

my name is Nick so this sermon spoke to me

[@hollydaniel4495]

That’s good!!

[@GodsSoldierGirl]

How precious the timing of this word as I have very recently been feeling conviction regarding nourishing my relationships or even developing new ones thru fellowship in my life....every word I have heard today has been regarding living this life more selflessly and serving others...I pray the intentions of my thoughts heart and days be aligned with this word Lord in Jesus name I pray amen 🙏 ❤ I deny myself it's not about me I turn from my sins I turn toward you I ask forgiveness for my sins that I don't deserve but I pray help in receiving it I offer my life as a living sacrifice I give it all to You because You gave it all to me in Jesus name ...amen amen amen 🙏 ❤

[@life.church]

💯🙌

[@RCF300]

I dont know honestly where in my life I care about myself more than God and others but I pray that the holy spirit would reveal it to me in Jesus name amen❤❤

[@life.church]

Great prayer @RCF300! Holy Spirit please reveal to all of us where we are blinded to our own selfishness, and any ways we may need to change. Thank you for this child's tender open heart. Amen.

[@danielnmaryannyoder]

We are 3 part beings (body, soul and spirit) and the original Greek has 5 different words that are translated "love" in English. This makes 15 different ways in which we can love ourselves.

[@djelliott4524]

Financially: Budget so I can be more giving with resources...if I spend on myself I wont have enuff to then give...to causes, to those in need, to the church, to mission.

[@life.church]

❤️

[@kachaholt]

Amen ❤

[@MumbaCarter]

I agree 🙌🏾

[@SueMoore-zs2hu]

I’m a people pleaser I don’t ever put myself first it’s awful but I’ve been this way all my life I love everybody and try my best to do everything in my power to help everybody I don’t ever want to hurt anybody I’ve been hurt all my life by the people I thought was supposed to love me but it’s okay I love the Lord with all my heart mind and soul thank you Jesus for loving me and always being here for me Amen ❤❤❤❤❤

[@life.church]

💚🙏

[@hollydaniel4495]

Amen

[@raphael1808]

8:26 ❤❤❤ self-love

[@hollydaniel4495]

I will pray that prayer

[@lilianakaspar5360]

It has to be balanced, because if you don't take care of yourself you can't take of no one else

[@davidburton4582]

Some bumper sticker wisdom: Jesus died for me, so I’ll live for Him.

[@519VXComanche]

Selfishness is so damaging. This is what is breaking up my marriage. She openly puts herself first and thinks that’s the way it should be.

[@life.church]

God, I lift up this marriage. I ask that you help them both have the heart and eyes to see each other through your eyes. I pray that you work in them both, giving them a willingness to forgive and seek reconciliation. God, I ask for patience as they navigate how you will work in this marriage and choose to put you first. Protect both of them from ungodly influences that strain their marriage and their trust. Work in and through them to bless each other in this difficult time. In your name, Amen.

[@hoperoads4088]

I agree ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ScrimOffthejuice]

I deny myself and turn to the father

[@NN-mb4ci]

8:08 Amen

[@vivianalara3428]

So true

[@zvikokane9032]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!