I am discussing the topic of “self” from a Christian perspective. Keep that in mind please.

Proverbs 18 thunders: “A FOOL hath no delight in understanding, BUT THAT HIS HEART MAY DISCOVER ITSELF.” (Verse 2)

The “fool” here is the “unwise” man or woman. In the sight of God, by God’s criteria. A spiritual “dullard,” a Biblical “simpleton.” (Using this definition for wisdom: “Seeing life from God’s point of view.”)

That individual is NOT interested in “understanding.” Not this kind of understanding: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY IS UNDERSTANDING.” Proverbs 9:10

No, this fool is interested in himself, himself only! “That his heart may discover itself!”

But, conversely, John the Baptist sought this lifestyle … “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30, John speaking of Jesus being that highly elevated One! And himself being that demoted, humbled!

Are you aware that most of today’s social sciences (like psychology and psychiatry) are complete self-centered?

Can you imagine positioning yourself on a couch, reclining maybe, then talking about yourself for twenty years, an hour or two a week at least?

Perverted!

To be fair, I am currently reading a Book entitled “Admirable Evasions.” Subtitled “How Psychology Undermines Morality!” Not written by a Christian either. But incisive nonetheless!

I’ve heard it said we are living in the “me” generation. I merely mention that we are also living in most the “ungodly” generation! Since the Flood anyway!

Jesus (as usual) said it best in Matthew 16:24 (repeated in Mark 8:34 and Luke 9;23) … “If any man will come after me, LET HIM DENY HIMSELF, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

Don’t be a fool … living only for self-discovery!

Be like Paul, who testified … “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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