Rooting Out of Self - Philippians 2: 3,4
Humanity is filled full of self
always wanting to be number one
such folly is plain to see
for those enlightened by God's son
God warns us of ambitions self
being conceited and uncaring
this does us no good at all
for we should always be sharing
Sharing ourselves and all we have
showing humility to those we meet
giving them truly first place
bowing our hearts to all we greet
Look out for others interests
not thinking always of our own
be concerned of their life and soul
for God wants His love to be shown
So be sure to kill off self
cutting it down at its root
making Christ's glory your aim
bear His traits always foot by foot
AUTHOR NOTES: "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others." ~ Philippians 2:3-4
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