Selfish Results

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law (Romans 13:8).

Someone once said that 99% of the world's problems could be alleviated if we could do away with selfishness. In addition, most of our unhappiness comes from being self-centered. When we are only out for number one, nothing ever satisfies us, we never have enough, and people never treat us as we think we deserve.

For the law is fulfilled in one word, even this; Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself (Galations 5:14).

Jesus taught a better way -- love. We are to love God with all our hearts, souls, and minds and love others as much as ourselves (see Matthew 22:37-40). When we focus on God and helping others in love, we find a feeling of peace and satisfaction beyond what we ever thought possible.

By this shall men know that ye are my disciples, of ye have love for one another (John 13:35).

So, let us walk in Jesus' footprints and live a life of service to others as He directs. The ones who do this find that they get back so much more than they can ever give. The main rewards are internal, spiritual, and eternal for we will be storing up riches in heaven, but we will also find joy right now.

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