Ego
Since most of us are not psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, counselors, etc. we may not know (or maybe even understand) all of the technical definitions for the word “ego.” At the same time, like a lot of other things, we kind of know it when we see it – at least as the word is used in normal conversations.
When we are talking about a person whom we would describe as having a big ego, we usually have in mind a person who has a very high opinion of himself or herself. His or her demeanor, speech, etc. “gives them away.”
Since this is a busy time of the year, I thought that I would take very little of your time to share with you some information that might be helpful in your understanding of “ego.” It might even serve as a tool for self-examination.
That might be especially helpful for those who follow the One who practiced and preached humility. It should go without saying that pride and humility mix about as well as oil and water or fire and ice for somebody who claims to follow Jesus.
So – what is the information and tool for self-examination? The idea is to use the letters in “ego” as an acronym.
Here you go:
EGO = Edging God Out
AUTHOR: Jim Faughn