Most mobile phones have forward and reverse cameras. You take pictures of yourself, called selfies, or pictures of the thing you see and that interest you. Selfies have become overwhelmingly popular, as people like to take pictures of themselves in different environments and share them with others. I have only taken a selfie once. Rather I prefer to take pictures of nature as I hike and then share them with others. Can all these selfies be cultivating a self-centered and selfish mindset in us?
I Peter 3:8 says, “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” God wants us to have a humble mindset. We can do that by actively thinking of the needs of others with sympathy, brotherly love and a tender heart. Constantly thinking of just our own needs hardens our hearts to the concerns of others. Let’s ask God to give us humility by enhancing a compassionate heart within us. Let’s turn the camera around and focus on others for a change. After all, when the camera or our minds are facing us, they are backwards. Focusing on others moves us forward.
Reluctant Retiree 