What About Self-Denial

Last night I was watching coverage on E-News of Kim K's divorce. It is all over Twitter. It is in the news. It is in printed newspapers and magazines. All with-in hours after the divorce papers were served. I think this is a perfect example of what the world is telling us is acceptable and cool.

It is ok to spend your youth squandering money.
Money gives you happiness.
Moral values are a thing of the past.
A "cool" lifestyle is one of clubbing, parties, drugs, and sex.
Marriage is superficial and does not last very long any ways.

My list could go on, but these are the things that come to mind.

What this event is teaching us is that all those things I listed are ok to do! They want us to conform to the lifestyles and ignorant ways they follow. What is the purpose in their lives?! What are their goals?! Do they live for nothing but to spend money, make more money, and then spend it again? Fame and fortune are nothing.

This is where our humility is lacking. The media tells us "more...more...", but Christ tells us "Me... Me..."

“If we are not our own, but the Lord’s, it is clear to what purpose all our deeds must be directed… We are God’s own; to him, therefore, let us live and die," says John Calvin. 

Philippians 2:5 tells us, "in your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus."

We are called to a Christ life style. Not to be influenced by the media. Or especially Kim K. 

Die to self. Live in Christ.