1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (KJV)

So let’s take a closer look at verse 2 in this article, which talks about exactly how corrupt humanity will become as we approach the end of days prior to the return of Jesus.

Notice Paul says “men will be lovers of their own selves.” What we are seeing today in society is exactly this fact occurring throughout society. With few exceptions, men and women have become far more self-centered than ever before. It is the desire to do what is best for yourself foremost, in spite of the needs of others.

From the Greek word “philautoi” it literally means to love yourself richly. This is the true meaning of self-centeredness and narcissism. The person who loves and adores him/herself...