Recognizing the Danger of the Self-Life

During the podcast, the speaker discusses the detrimental impact of the self-life in ministry. The self-life refers to the part of oneself that insists on having its own way and gets easily offended. The speaker emphasizes that living a life for God should not be mistaken for having a life in God. Engaging in religious activities and serving in ministry may replace a genuine relationship with God, leading to depletion and vulnerability. The speaker shares personal experiences of being depleted and highlights the importance of maintaining a life in God, rather than simply serving for God. They encourage listeners to identify and surrender the self-life to God for conversion and transformation.