When the “Me” Factor Drowns Out God’s Voice
True or False?
When a person becomes consumed with self, it becomes nearly impossible to hear and truly understand others.
From my own experience, this feels painfully true.
There are moments when I think so much about me because, quite frankly, if I don’t, it feels like no one else will. And that realization—that sense of isolation—is the saddest part of all. It forces a difficult question to surface:
Why is it this way?
The Conflict Between Scripture and Society
The Bible teaches us to care for one another—to love our neighbor, to bear each other’s burdens, and to live selflessly. Yet in reality, most of us instinctively place ourselves first. When something happens in our lives, our initial response is rarely “How does this affect others?” but rather “How does this affect me?”
Modern society reinforces this mindset. We live in an age dominated by the “ME” factor—self-promotion, self-preservation, and self-gratification. This way of thinking stands in direct opposition to what God laid out for humanity to follow.
Over the last 25 to 30 years, influential segments of society have gradually formed new ideologies rooted entirely in the here and now. What lies beyond this world has been dismissed, forgotten, or outright rejected. In the process, God has been pushed aside—and so has His will.
Free Will Without God
God gave humanity free will, but free will disconnected from God’s purpose becomes dangerous. When human will focuses only on earthly desires, it ultimately leads not to fulfillment, but to spiritual decay.
Some may argue that this belief is outdated or invalid. Yet until one can prove that the events recorded in the Bible did not occur, the truth of Scripture stands firm. There is substantial historical evidence that Jesus lived, walked the earth, and taught exactly as recorded. There are real locations, real remains, and real testimonies that align with biblical accounts.
God has always been involved in human history. And He still desires to be involved in our lives today.
The Bible: A Map for Life
God did not leave us without direction. The Bible is more than a religious text—it is a map for life. Within its pages, we find guidance on how to live, how to love, and how to attain salvation of the soul.
Jesus warned us plainly:
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”
Even here, He revealed that survival is not merely physical. We need God’s Word to truly live.
Yet distractions surround us—constant noise, endless pursuits, and the pressure to follow human wisdom instead of divine truth. As a result, we often fall into the trap of living by man’s standards rather than God’s will.
And man, by nature, falls short of God’s glory.
“Am I My Brother’s Keeper?”
In moments of self-absorption, we echo Cain’s question:
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
When God asked Cain where his brother was, Cain’s response revealed a heart hardened by self-interest and pride. That same spirit appears today whenever we prioritize our own needs to the point that we neglect the suffering of others.
Every time I am busy doing what benefits me, I know—deep down—that I may be overlooking the needs of someone else.
Imagine a World Lived God’s Way
What if humanity truly lived according to what the Bible teaches?
There would be no anger, deception, jealousy, or pride.
No hatred, thievery, selfish ambition, or lies.
Instead, there would be love, compassion, humility, kindness, forgiveness, responsibility, and gratitude. People would be supportive, gentle, thoughtful, and genuinely caring.
What a world that would be.
A world shaped by the love of Jesus—a love that brings peace, freedom, and truth.
The Invitation Still Stands
Jesus said:
“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
The invitation has never been revoked.
If we truly believe that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, then perhaps it is time we also listen—seriously—to what He has already said.
The Way Forward
The starting point is simple:
Open the Bible.
If we want to seek God, this is where it begins. Not by diving deeper into self, ego, or pride—but by diving into the pages of the map God has already given us.
When we learn to listen beyond ourselves, we become the servants God calls us to be.
Not by putting our heads further into ourselves—but by lifting our eyes toward Him.
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