Is selfishness not the root of all sin ?

Question

Is not "my way" instead of GOD's WAY the base root of all sin ?

Eve wanted to "be like GOD" and believed a lie.

What lies do you believe in, putting your will first instead of GOD's ?

Finances ? ( withholding a tithe )

Romance ? ( sexual sins )

Time ? ( doing your own thing instead of helping others )

Let me be the first to say >>> GUILTY AS CHARGED

dave

"I thought it was PRIDE"

( is not "pride" >>> selfishness ? )

" The root of all sin ( and Evil ) is man-made.That evil is money.Ask any TV Evangelist "

( a person would not love money if they were not selfish )

"Selfishness is the child of Greed. Greed is the foundation of all evil actions."

( how can a person be greedy without looking out for themselves first ? )

"There is an old expression that says money is the root of all evil. This statement is false because sex crimes have nothing to do with money or monetary gain.
But you make a great point. All sin begins with the very selfish thought " my way", not God's way.

Well done. "

Thank You !

"Dad," He says, leaning over the bench, "You and I already made a deal on this prisoner. She belongs to me, as You promised."
"You may go," says the Judge to me, and Jesus takes my hand, and leads me to eternal life!!!!!
HALELUJAH!! "

JESUS BLESS YOU !!!

"I think pride is more accurate. Pride leads to selfishness. Pride is what says "I am like God" and when we think we are God...it's all downhill."

( A person cannot be proud without putting themselves first >>> SELFISHNESS )

"We are told quite plainly in the Bible in 1Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." For all your answers, go to the Bible. 1Thessalonians 5:21 "Prove all things, hold fast that which is good." Let the Bible be your answer, and don't rely upon what others say. "

( again >>> YOU WILL NOT LOVE MONEY UNLESS YOU ARE FIRST SELFISH )

"" C.S. Lewis says there are only two kinds of people in the world; those who say to God "Thy will be done", and those to whom God wearily and eventually says "Thy will be done". ""

( Good answer >>> GOD does not force anyone to believe. Believe IN THE LORD JESUS, GOD's only provision for fallen man. )

"But you can take it one level deeper.

Romans 14:23 (c)
Everything that is not based on faith is sin.

You see . . . God wants us to depend on Him . . . believe Him, trust Him . . . selfishness is not based on faith."

( Good point >>> if we had enough FAITH we would never turn to SELFISHNESS )

YOU COULD ALSO SAY >>> "WHAT CAUSES YOU TO LACK FAITH ?"

SELFISHNESS

"well said, dave. we are all guilty as charged"

( PRAISE JESUS >>>>>>> WHO GAVE HIMSELF for our salvation )

"" A friend of mine, a former pastor, told me that all of the ten commandments boiled down to theft: Stealing respect from God, stealing a life, stealing honor, etc.

Interesting theory. =0) ""

( Is theft ALWAYS an act of selfishness ?

What if, in time of war let us say, a person steals that their family might live another day ?

Is that an act of selfishness ? )

"Yes, because if we're selfish, we follow the flesh, which is evil."

( Amen and amen >>> IT IS SO )

" hmmmmm.... that's a good thought. It does make sense that selfishness is a root cause. That's a great point. Man, I can't top this topic. I was very selfish before I was a Christian, and in fact I'm still selfish. Just admitting. I can be more selfish to certain people, but not as much to others. I also have pride of a lot of things. I can't deny that once I did something because I felt like I deserve it. I am guilty. I'm a sinner. I don't deserve to go to Heaven, but with the grace of God, He has given me a chance. A chance to put faith in the Lord. Not only that, but He has forgiven me. God Bless! "

JESUS BLESS YOU !!!!!!! (7)

"Lack of faith in God causes one to attempt to rely only on one's self, and lack of faith can be directly attributed to failing to cooperate with God's grace.

That would make non-cooperation with God's grace the root cause of all evil, everywhere."

( WHICH IS SELFISHNESS )

partial quote

" I totally and utterly agree!! Selfishness is the worst thing I can think of... that and pride. "

( it seems that both pride and selfishness are closely related and feed each other in growth )

AGAIN I AM TORN WITH SO MANY GOOD ANSWERS TO CHOOSE WHO IS THE BEST.

SENDING TO VOTING.

PLEASE GO VOTE ON IT.

dave

Answer 1

No

Answer 2

hmmmmm.... that's a good thought. It does make sense that selfishness is a root cause. That's a great point. Man, I can't top this topic. I was very selfish before I was a Christian, and in fact I'm still selfish. Just admitting. I can be more selfish to certain people, but not as much to others. I also have pride of a lot of things. I can't deny that once I did something because I felt like I deserve it. I am guilty. I'm a sinner. I don't deserve to go to Heaven, but with the grace of God, He has given me a chance. A chance to put faith in the Lord. Not only that, but He has forgiven me. God Bless!

Answer 3

We are told quite plainly in the Bible in 1Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." For all your answers, go to the Bible. 1Thessalonians 5:21 "Prove all things, hold fast that which is good." Let the Bible be your answer, and don't rely upon what others say.

Answer 4

I totally and utterly agree!! Selfishness is the worst thing I can think of... that and pride. I know first hand the pain, suffering and death that can be caused by pride and selfishness. My own life was almost cut short many times by people who did not care about G-d and were very, very selfish. Even and especially within my own immediate family. They are not like that now, yet the horror still lingers because of long-term and life-long reprocussions (which I cannot even scarcely mention, because I have gone on...) Anyway, everything is o.k. now, but I am here to tell you that selfishness especially EXTREME selfishness or being at it's recieving end, in my opinion, hurts more than any other pain imaginable, and causes more destruction than murder! It feels more lonely and hopeless than I can describe. Selfishness is worse than death!!! I pray... G-d, would PLEASE, take my life before committing such an offence myself!!! By the grace of G-d, may my saviour Jesus, keep me safe!!!

Answer 5

There is an old expression that says money is the root of all evil. This statement is false because sex crimes have nothing to do with money or monetary gain.
But you make a great point. All sin begins with the very selfish thought " my way", not God's way.

Well done.

Answer 6

Lack of faith in God causes one to attempt to rely only on one's self, and lack of faith can be directly attributed to failing to cooperate with God's grace.

That would make non-cooperation with God's grace the root cause of all evil, everywhere.

Answer 7

A friend of mine, a former pastor, told me that all of the ten commandments boiled down to theft: Stealing respect from God, stealing a life, stealing honor, etc.

Interesting theory. =0)

Answer 8

True. Pride is at the core of most. The American "God" is supposed to be a butler, or a toothless grandmother.

Our life is to serve God.

America is a fallen nation.

Answer 9

C.S. Lewis says there are only two kinds of people in the world; those who say to God "Thy will be done", and those to whom God wearily and eventually says "Thy will be done".

Answer 10

Dave, I have to admit, you have hit me in the heart.
I am also
GUILTY AS CHARGED!!

I have to say, the DA (that would be the Devil) has more than enough evidence to convict me. It is hopeless, I am lost.
Oh, but wait!!
Here comes my Public Defender, and guess what??
He is the Judge's Son!!
"Dad," He says, leaning over the bench, "You and I already made a deal on this prisoner. She belongs to me, as You promised."
"You may go," says the Judge to me, and Jesus takes my hand, and leads me to eternal life!!!!!
HALELUJAH!!

Answer 11

But you can take it one level deeper.

Romans 14:23 (c)
Everything that is not based on faith is sin.

You see . . . God wants us to depend on Him . . . believe Him, trust Him . . . selfishness is not based on faith.