30/07/2025
Too often, we unknowingly build a theology that revolves around ourselves—our dreams, our breakthroughs, our affirmations, our comfort. It’s a subtle shift, but it’s dangerous. When our faith becomes more about what we can get from God than how we can serve Him, we end up distorting the very core of the gospel.
Let’s be honest: in today’s world, especially in a culture of self-help and “manifest your destiny” thinking, it’s so easy to fall into a self-serving and self-affirming version of Christianity. We treat the Bible like a motivational manual instead of God’s revelation of His redemptive plan. We cherry-pick verses to boost our self-esteem but skip the hard truths about sacrifice, obedience, and dying to self.
But here’s the truth that we need to anchor ourselves on: It’s not about us. It never was. It’s about God. It’s about His glory, His purpose, and His kingdom.
Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done…” (Matthew 6:10). That’s not just a nice line we recite—it’s a total realignment of our desires. We are not the center. He is.
If we are to live as faithful stewards, we must ask ourselves: Are we using God for our goals, or are we surrendering to be used by God for His purposes?
The Apostle Paul put it bluntly in Galatians 2:20 (ESV):
“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
That’s not just a verse to put on a t-shirt. That’s a radical call to deny self and live entirely for Christ and His kingdom.
In the grand scheme of things, your career, your finances, your relationships, your dreams—all of it must serve something bigger than you. God didn’t save us just so we can be more successful or more confident. He saved us so that through us, “the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known” (Ephesians 3:10).
As I often tell young professionals: life is not about building your empire, it’s about advancing His kingdom. And ironically, when we shift from a self-centered faith to a God-centered one, that’s when we truly find peace, joy, and purpose—not because we chased them, but because we aligned with the One who holds all things together.
Let’s turn away from a theology that flatters the self and return to a gospel that exalts the Savior. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how much we achieved, but how much of our lives pointed others to Him.
