20 - Shedding The Ego

Embracing our vulnerability and acknowledging our imperfections are essential steps in the journey of discarding our ego and discovering our authentic identity in Christ. This process of acceptance should naturally flow from our understanding of our place in Christ, eliminating the need to cling to any deceptive self-images merely to be perceived more favorably in the eyes of the world. As believers, we are called to live in truth, shedding any pretense because we are fully known and loved by God. Being His children, we are the recipients of His abundant blessings, deemed holy, righteous, and pure. With such divine affirmation, what need do we have for falsehood or concealment?

Learning to embrace humility is the gateway to drawing closer to God. For those of us who have been walking with Christ, it becomes increasingly clear that recognizing our true selves through His perspective is the key to letting go of our ego and the falsities we've clung to. Abandoning these ego-driven deceptions not only allows us to appreciate the work Christ has accomplished in us but also to realize our new identity in Him. Holding onto any form of deceit only obscures the glorious transformation He has effected within us, to our own spiritual detriment.

Concealing our true selves or seeking validation through worldly accolades serves no spiritual purpose. It merely obstructs our comprehension and diminishes the joy derived from recognizing our true status before God as holy, righteous, and pure. By entertaining a view of ourselves that diverges from how God perceives us, we inadvertently disregard the transformative work He has performed in our lives. This misalignment prevents us from fully embracing the blessings now available to us in Christ, stunting our spiritual growth.

Our reluctance to forsake these worldly views stems from fear—fear of the unknown, fear of judgment, fear of not measuring up. Yet, if we muster the courage to release these fears, we will begin to see ourselves as God sees us: through a lens of grace, love, and divine potential. This divine viewpoint offers a richer, more fulfilling existence, far removed from the superficial validation sought after in the world. By aligning our self-perception with God’s perspective, we unlock the fullness of our spiritual inheritance, allowing us to grow and thrive in the reality of our new nature in Christ.