The core of self-worship is the belief that one’s own feelings, desires, and subjective experiences constitute the highest authority and source of truth.

This is a direct inversion of the biblical worldview, which proclaims God as the ultimate Creator, Authority, and Source of all truth (Psalm 100:3; John 14:6).

The Deceptive Quest for Authenticity

In its best light, the desire for authenticity can be a good thing, a longing to live without pretense.

However, in the context of self-worship, authenticity often morphs into a justification for unrestrained self-expression and the rejection of any external standard, including God's Word. If "my truth" is paramount, then any moral command that challenges "my feelings" becomes oppressive.

The Abandonment of Objective Truth

When every individual defines their own truth, objective truth—the idea that there is an ultimate, universal reality and morality independent of our feelings—becomes obsolete.

This leads to profound relativism, where right and wrong are matters of personal preference. However, the Bible teaches that God's truth is eternal and unchanging (Psalm 119:89).

Jesus declared Himself to be "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6), presenting an objective reality that transcends individual opinion.

The Empty Promise of Self-Empowerment

While appearing to be empowering, placing the self on the throne ultimately leads to anxiety and isolation. If we are solely responsible for creating our own meaning and morality, the burden becomes immense.

We become gods unto ourselves, yet without the wisdom, power, or goodness to sustain such a role. This is an ancient temptation, echoing the serpent's promise in the garden: "You will be like God" (Genesis 3:5).

Hand-in-hand with self-worship is the relentless pursuit of pleasure as the primary goal of life. While pleasure in its proper context is a gift from God, its elevation to the highest good is destructive.

Pleasure as the Ultimate Purpose

The Word of God says that, "she that lives in pleasure is dead while still alive." (1 Timothy 5:6). But that seems as if it has falls to plugged ears, and no one bothers to even think what the Lord really meant; because to them it is only just an opinion of a man (called Apostle Paul) not God, forgetting that the Holy Ghost spoke through him those same words.

As a matter of fact those are the words of the Lord and God back every single word that is written in the Holy Scripture no matter who wrote, because they are all his servants and maidservants, both men and women....

In a world of today devoid of objective meaning beyond the self, immediate gratification and the avoidance of discomfort become the guiding principles.

This leads to a consumerist mindset applied not only to material goods but to experiences, relationships, and even spiritual pursuits. Life becomes an endless quest for the next pleasurable sensation or experience...no longer about what the Lord wants!

The Deceptive Nature of Fleeting Joy

The Bible speaks often of joy and gladness, yet it distinguishes between fleeting pleasures and lasting joy.

The pursuit of pleasure as an end in itself is often likened to drinking saltwater: it intensifies thirst rather than quenching it.

The Apostle Paul warns against those who are "lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God" (2 Timothy 3:4), recognizing that this pursuit often leads away from genuine satisfaction.

...And once we step away from the things of God we are guaranteed to end up in the laps of the Devil! Because the hard truth is that the man of God and the Apostles were filled with joy when they were persecuted and maltreated, then they will be joyous that the were counted worthy to suffer for testimony and the name of the Lord Jesus Christ only (Acts 5:31 and Acts 13:50-52).

The Erosion of Self-Control and Discipline

Self-control is a big issue on its own that the sociaty of today needs to deal with even in the body of Christ; because since now everybody thinks that they are supposed to get what they want they see no need anymore to restrain themselves. Waiting is boring and a complete waist of time...

If pleasure is sovereign, then self-control and discipline are viewed as hindrances.

Why deny oneself anything if it brings immediate gratification? When the Holy scriptures say that whosoever does not want to be disciplined is the same as a "bastard" (Hebrews 12:7-8), many think that they need not to be told what to do, let alone being disciplined.

However, true freedom, as taught by Christ, is not the absence of restraint but the discipline to choose good over evil, the eternal over the temporary (Galatians 5:1).

The pursuit of immediate gratification often sacrifices long-term well-being, meaningful relationships, and spiritual growth.

The combined forces of self-worship and pleasure-seeking create a powerful current that can pull believers away from their moorings in Christ.

This drift is often subtle, disguised as personal growth or simply "keeping up with the times."

When the culture promotes the idea that all personal choices are equally valid, standing for biblical truth can feel isolating or even hateful.

The pressure to conform, to avoid offense, or to simply enjoy life without perceived restrictions can lead believers to compromise their convictions, softening their stance on sin or blurring the lines of moral clarity taught in Scripture.

Now believers focus shifts from God's glory and the advancement of His kingdom to personal comfort, success, and the affirmation of others. The demands of discipleship—which include self-denial and taking up one’s cross (Matthew 16:24)—become less appealing than the perceived ease of following one’s own inclinations.

Wherefore, this calls for spiritual maturity: the Bible urges believers to grow in discernment, to distinguish between good and evil (Hebrews 5:14). This requires a deep immersion in God's Word, prayer, and community.

We are not to be "tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes" (Ephesians 4:14). Standing firm means actively resisting the world's philosophies with the truth of God's unchanging Word.

That is not going to be easy either, it requires commitment, courage and longsuffering to pull through. Now the world is stubborn and getting worse, only those that will endure unto the end with the Lord will be saved!

The battle for truth against the tide of self-worship and pleasure is not a call to joyless legalism or cultural retreat. On the contrary, it is a call to genuine freedom, profound purpose, and lasting joy that only God can provide.

When we place the self on the throne, we demand of ourselves what only God can be, leading to constant striving and ultimate dissatisfaction. When we make pleasure our highest aim, we are condemned to an endless cycle of fleeting highs and inevitable lows.

The Lord Jesus Christ offers a radically different path. He calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him (Matthew 16:24).

This is not a path of deprivation, but a path of life that leads to true satisfaction. For in losing our lives for His sake, we find them (Matthew 16:25).

In recognizing Him as the ultimate authority, we find wisdom beyond our own limited understanding. In pursuing righteousness and seeking His kingdom first, all other things are added to us (Matthew 6:33), including true joy and enduring peace.

Standing firm against the current is challenging, yet it is where genuine discipleship is forged, hallelujah!

It is a declaration that God’s Word is more reliable than our feelings, that His wisdom is superior to our impulses, and that His glory is more fulfilling than our own.

May we, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and by His grace, have the courage to stand firm, testifying to a world adrift that true life, true joy, and true freedom are found only in Christ...

...Let us continue to do so without being weary or fainting, because He who has promised us is indeed trustworthy; and He is now ready to come back for us-BE PREPARED AND READY-in Jesus Christ Mighty Name, Amen and Amen!