John 1 and Proverbs 8

Open the veil into eternity, and the mysterious existence of God is revealed. In the gospel of John we see the majesty of the two Persons, in Proverbs we see the delights and joys of the two Persons of the Godhead-self-sufficiency. From all eternity the Father and the Son co-existed, and the corresponding relationship existed and was enjoyed by both. But, in time, the Son entered into that relationship as man (see Luke 1:35), into the divine and eternal relationship of Son with the Father. But He was the only-begotten Son in eternity. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Out of His Treasure
SELF-RENUNCIATION
“Men shall be lovers of self."
2 Tim. 3:2 JND
The Holy Spirit has no fellowship with self. The heart is not delivered from it until the Spirit has guided our thoughts to Jesus. The effectual presence of the Spirit crucifies egotism and gives freedom of thought about ourselves... it occupies us with but one object—Jesus.
Low at Thy feet, Lord Jesus,
This is the place for me;
Here I have learned deep lessons:
Truth that has set me free.

Free from myself, Lord Jesus,
Free from the ways of men;
Chains of thought that have bound me
Never can bind me again.

None but Thyself, Lord Jesus,
Conquered this wayward will,
But for Thy love constraining,
I had been wayward still.