From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A god complex is an unshakable belief characterized by consistently inflated feelings of personal ability, privilege, or infallibility. A person with a god complex may refuse to admit the possibility of their error or failure, even in the face of complex or intractable problems or difficult or impossible tasks, or may regard their personal opinions as unquestionably correct.[1][2] The individual may disregard the rules of society and require special consideration or privileges.[1]
God complex is not a clinical term or diagnosable disorder, and does not appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
The first person to use the term god-complex was Ernest Jones (1913-51).[3] His description, at least in the contents page of Essays in Applied Psycho-Analysis, describes the god complex as belief that one is a god.[4]
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When Jesus referred to Satan, he called him a liar and the Father of all lies. Satan, the Devil, in his heart was proud and sinned because of it and thought in his heart to set his throne above God's throne (Read here: Isaiah 14). Knowing that the devil (Satan) prowls around like a lion seeking to destroy God's disciples, we need to be on guard and to be in the word daily to protect ourselves against his evil arrows. We need to be rooted in the word. The problem with this "g"od complex is set at the beginning of our lives when we reach cognitive thought, in that, we desire to seek our own kingdoms and sometimes at the expense of God's Kingdom. Meaning: We often find our motives and heart in place of God's will for our life.
When God spoke to Cain: Genesis 4:7 (ESV) 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted?[a] And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for[b] you, but you must rule over it.”. He gave man a clear path on what Sin can do to our lives. Cain murdered his brother out of jealousy and anger. Jesus took the 10 commandments in his teaching and expounded the definition even further with us in saying that if we hate our brother(S) then we have already committed murder in our hearts. In the 10 Commandments, if you are guilty of one, you are guilty of them all.
So where is the hope? How can we sustain? How can we overcome?
Constantly the world bombards us with media, advertisement and daily jaunts of how they know what is best for us (pleasing ourselves) instead of pleasing the one who creates us. This type of rationalization does not please God, it please the god of this world, that great liar and deceiver, the devil. He is a bitter and evil creature that turned from his Creator. He was the first in Scripture to turn to self and please himself and to try and overcome his way instead of God's way. Often we find when sin tempts us we are given a choice. Sometimes this sin materializes out of our own desires and greed. Other times, it is clear that there is likely spiritual warfare and the evil one and his minions tempt (or put situations) in front of us to stumble us. However, God gives us hope in His Son Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Imagine for just a moment a throne room in each one of our lives. Imagine the great royal chamber and what that looks like. For me, when I think of Jesus and God in all their glory, I see a magnificent throne room with all types of gems and diamonds and brilliant light and rainbows and clouds and thunder. I imagine what it would be like to try and look upon this throne room and to see the Angels and saints all around praising their names: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit and how awesome and how wonderful and even how terrifying that would be.
Now imagine when sin creeps in each of our lives and for a moment we see a flash and we no longer see God (in three) on that throne, instead we see ourselves for what we are: A sinner in need of a savior and who is weak and feeble and full of our own pride, insecurity and greed and selfishness. We need to put ourselves to death daily (our old selves) and too seek God's will for our life each day. As one of our readers said recently to me, when I say the phrase "let go and let God" it grate him because he believes that true discipleship is just more than letting go, it is required daily surrender of self and obedience to God's will for each one of our lives.
It is taking the small "g" out of our lives (for some g = greed, g = gluttony, g = god complex) and putting God back on that throne and realizing he is in all, through all and above all.
Let go of self, let God in control and trust and obey and surrender to Him each day.
Blessings,
Dante