Identity in a Selfish Society

In a society obsessed with the self, many make self-esteem the goal of their life and the backbone of their identity. Selfism is a modern form of idolatry, but a good self image is an excellent way to glorify God and a requisite to relate adequately to others. Therefore, we need a clear biblical understanding of identity: self-denial means putting Christ first and everything else second, but this is not incompatible with our efforts to improve our identity in all its dimensions.