The church has become a bless-me culture. I do not want to do anything for the church or the Lord, but BLESS ME! The final plague happened, and the Pharaoh was back in a corner and finally let them go. This is the Pharaoh’s selfish request in Exodus 12:32. Pharaoh's request to "bless me also" comes after a series of plagues, culminating in the death of all Egyptian firstborns, including Pharaoh's son. This request reflects a significant shift in Pharaoh's attitude towards the Israelites and their God.  However, it's important to note that this request was likely not a sign of true repentance, but rather a desperate attempt to end the plagues and prevent further deaths among the Egyptians. Exodus 12:29-32 How To Develop A Bless Me Attitude 1. Refuse To Follow God’s Commands Many times, we want to do what we want to do when we want to, and we do not submit to God until the pain becomes so great that we have no other choice. This can manifest in many ways in our lives. We want God to bless our marriage, but we don’t want to put in the work. “If God would fix my spouse, we would have a better marriage.” We say this at work or with friends; the problem is never us. The antidote for this attitude: We dig deep into God’s word and are sensitive to the will of God in our lives. 2. Our Church Attendance Is Occasional We only attend church when we feel like it, but expect God to blow our minds when we are there. Our culture is a mess right now, and church attendance as a whole is at an all-time low. Hmmm. I wonder what the problem is. We worship ourselves, not the God who calls us out of ourselves. Church is a Spiritual checkup once a week.  The antidote for this attitude: We go to church no matter what. We let church be our excuse to miss things, not things our excuse to miss church. 3. We Expect Everyone To Serve While We Are Comfortable The church doesn’t need me to serve; everything is going great. Would you believe me if I told you that on any given Sunday, we can have one or two callouts from disaster? By disaster, I mean Hope Church is not at the level you expect it to be. Not one ministry in the church is immune to this, either. The antidote for this attitude is that just as we expect everyone to do their part in our family, we do our part in God’s family. 4. We Do Not Prepare For Worship, But Expect An Impartation Of The Spirit I will roll into church kicking and screaming, but God better bless me. One Sunday, I would love for the media team to come up here and shoot some candid shots. If some of you saw yourself in worship, you would be like, “Dang, I look like that?” You look like that because there is no intimacy in your relationship. Story: Krystal and I gross out the kids. The antidote for this attitude: God will show up when you prepare for a time with God. 5. I Do Not Have To Give Someone Else Will Pay For It I can barely afford my lifestyle; the church should pick up the tab for me. I could say a lot here. Should everyone else fund the church so you have a nice church to go to? Would you let someone stay in your house if they don’t pull their weight? My kids mow, clean, and help around the house. Why? Because they live there. If you call this house your house, it is time to do your part. Church is the only place where you show up in your life and demand the best, and you do not expect to pay for it.  The antidote for this attitude: We make God a priority in our money and invest in His kingdom. What are our transformational moments? How many of these punched you in the face today? Are you ready to fix it?