For a long time, Satan condemned me for my introverted personality and lack of social connections. Cultural Christianity (as opposed to genuine Christianity) seems to favor the social butterfly type. Introversion is seen as suspicious, a manifestation of selfishness.
However, I now believe that true fellowship is fellowship with God, regardless of how many friends one has. All I can do is be kind toward others, though that doesn't necessarily mean they will have a good opinion of me or want to be my friend. On the other hand, many social butterflies fill their schedules with events and shallow interactions, but none of their "friendships" have any depth...and they certainly don't take time to spend alone with God.
God is my best friend who will never reject me...and if loving God is enough, then I figure I am social enough.
Besides, many people choose their friendships based on superficial reasons. Beautiful women are common, yet beautiful character is rare....Sincerity of heart is also rare.
Christ was sincere. He wasn't a hypocrite, pretending to be who He wasn't....In fact, God hates hypocrisy.
However, many people claim to be Christians, but they are hypocrites because they don't sincerely love God. They just use His name to appear spiritual, or as a ticket to a social club. They are false Christians, and they are very common.
Satan envies God, because God is all that Satan is not; Satan also envies humanity because people have a chance at redemption that demons do not have. Just as an envious coworker will slander the object of his or her envy, Satan does the same to Christians. The Satanic attacks upon my mind regarding my looks, personality, mistakes, and whatever else will not stop on this side of eternity, but I can choose to ignore them from now on.
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