This know also that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God 2 Timothy 3:1-4. We ought not to please ourselves . For even Christ pleased not himself. Romans 15:1-3.
Shameless self-love flatters, even the pious; they look down upon others and esteem themselves more highly than their imperfect brethren, yea, they even despise them. There is no poison more injurious to be had at any chemist’s shop than that which you, my beloved, carry in your heart in great quantities and which poisons all your deeds, and embitters your every enjoyment, if you be not on your guard: this poison is your miserable self-complacency, your blind self-love. Do not excuse yourself. You love yourself too much. Acknowledge and confess it openly, and if you do not desire to lose all grace, then seek an antidote against this deadening poison. Seek the riches of God’s grace and love in Christ Jesus, your Lord. He alone can bruise the Serpent’s head in you and heal you from its venomous bite. Watch and pray unceasingly, if you would have this brood of vipers exterminated from your heart, if you would escape death from its poison.
Lord, forever at Thy side
Let my place and portion be!
Strip me of the robe of pride.
Clothe me with humility.