The looking glass self-theory is a sociological elaboration of the ideas and feeling individuals have concerning them- selves, self-concept identity. To be sure, there are some individuals who think more highly of themselves than they should. Hence, the Looking Glass Self Theory can lead to an inflated EGO. EGO is an acronym for Edge God Out. God is at the center of life, alpha and omega, and before there was a when or a where there was God, because: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth…” (Genesis 1: 1). Therefore, individuals should never think more highly of themselves than they ought to. Michael Jackson profoundly popularized the sentiment of giving and service in a song: “Man In The Mirror”: “if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change, starting with the man in the mirror.
Take a look at your self and make the change.” America, spiritual self-introspection is the best antidote and cure for an inflated EGO. The concept of self involves two dimensions: me and I. Me is the spiritual emotional part of an individual that will cry out to God: I am a sinner saved by your grace through the teachings, life, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Hence, I is the EGO in us that invariably will Edge God Out, convincing oneself that I am who I am, and no one comes before me. America, as God’s children, we are godlike, not God. The looking glass self is an elaboration of ideas and feelings individuals have concerning themselves and their place in the universe, self- image, and self-concept. Individuals should never think more highly of themselves than they ought to, because humans become truly human through their interpersonal interactions and experiences with each other. Therefore, no individual is an island, and self-introspection is good for soul salvation. Moreover, “knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.” (Romans 6: 6-7). America, the power of sin died with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Calvary. Hallelujah!
Lying is the beginning of sin. Lying is of the devil. Therefore, the devil is the author and finisher of lying. He told Eve the first lie in the Garden of Eden. The basic principle of democratic governance is that leaders should not lie and always tell the truth. This is why President Carter boldly stated I will not lie to the American people. Sadly, in 2025, lying in America’s political discourse has become standard operating procedure and the proof is the reelection of former President Donald J. Trump.
