In my study of Sanctification, I am finding out that there are clear indications this process is working and progressing. I have broken this down in my personal study in the following way. 1. Narcissism 2. Humility 3. Old self/new self. 4. selfllessness. 5. sacrifice. 6. Holy living. Today I will write about the third one, which is Old self/new self. Paul constantly spoke to immersing ourselves in the spirit-filled life, and in that life there are certain characteristics or fruit we see...

There are many different aspects of a sanctified life, and this life will go directly in contradiction to the life lived by the world's standards. I started with the most necessary one yesterday, and that is narcissism. Today I am going in the opposite direction and speaking about having a humble walk with God or humility. If we are going to live a holy life, according to God's Word, we are called to be humble, as Jesus was humble. James writes the following in James 4:10 Humble yourselves...

Narcissism (def) - an excessive preoccupation with oneself, characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. It is easy to see why narcissism is running rampant in our society today, because our self-worth is the foundation we have at our core. Narcissism comes from a need for validation, and it is a definite personality disorder. Parts of Narcissism are the persistent demand for praise, attention, and positive feedback...