The Best of You Life Beyond Ego
Jan 9, 2026
Explore the fascinating contrast between the ego and the Spirit in our lives. Discover how a life governed by the Spirit fosters love, peace, and wisdom, while an ego-driven existence breeds fear and fragmentation. Learn about the psychological benefits of aligning with your Spirit-led self, and how a deep union with Christ can unleash true freedom. Understand that you don't have to eradicate the ego completely; instead, you can choose to let love guide your thoughts and desires, leading to a more fulfilling life.
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Peace As An Inner Posture
- Romans 8:5–6 reframes peace as an inward posture rather than something we force.
- Alison Cook emphasizes assurance first: freedom in Christ undergirds everything that follows.
Flesh Means Ego, Not Body
- 'Flesh' in Paul equates more to what psychology calls the ego, not the physical body.
- Alison Cook clarifies desire and embodiment aren't the enemy; the ego's organizing around fear is the issue.
The Cost Of An Ego-Led Life
- The ego organizes life around fear, status, and self-protection, narrowing and fragmenting our lives.
- Living from the ego results in a kind of death opposite to Christ's freedom.