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Still True: It’s Not About You

January 30, 2025 by Kurt Bubna Articles, Balance

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Here’s a reality that flies in the face of our culture: I am not as important as I think I am. (It’s not about you.) Of course, Jesus loves me. Certainly, I matter to Him. Without a doubt, God has a plan and a purpose for my life.

But as a Christ-follower, I have to resist the narcissistic and egotistical beast that tries to raise its ugly head in me at times.

If you’re like me (and you are), you’re probably reacting just a bit to all of this with a few (dozen) “yeah, buts.”

Yeah, but my favorite TV preacher tells me to celebrate my life!

Yeah, but my therapist tells me that I can’t love others until I love myself!

Yeah, but my mom says I’m special!

I know. And I do want you to celebrate what Jesus has done in you, the victories you’ve experienced, and you absolutely should love what God has done and is doing in your life. You are special. (Thanks, Mom.)

It’s Not About You

However . . .

Still, it’s not about you.

Life is all about Jesus in you.

Life is about Him seen through you.

And the Jesus way is about laying your life down as you love and honor others above yourself.

You see, the way of the cross includes sacrifice and dealing a death blow to the self-absorbed beast buried deep in all of us.

Jesus didn’t die to make you a better, wealthier, or happier version of yourself. He went to the cross and called you to take up your cross and follow him for the sake of others. (Please reread the last part of the previous sentence—for the sake of others.)

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About Kurt Bubna

Kurt W. Bubna is a blogger, author, speaker, regular radio and television personality, and the Sr. Pastor of Eastpoint Church, a large non-denominational congregation in Spokane Valley, Washington. Bubna published his first book, Epic Grace: Chronicles of a Recovering Idiot, with Tyndale in 2013. He has also published Mr. & Mrs.: How to Thrive in Perfectly Imperfect Marriage, The Rookie’s Guide to Getting Published, a children’s book and a devotional. He and his wife, Laura, have been married for over forty years and have four grown children and seven grandchildren. For more information, please visit: http://www.KurtBubna.com.

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