Slaves of SELF
(J. C. Philpot, "The Master's Bounty")
In our natural state, we are all the slaves of SELF.
Self in its various forms . . .
proud self,
lustful self,
covetous self,
righteous self,
self in some shape or other, is
the idol before whom all carnal knees bow,
the master whom all carnal hearts serve.