Blinded, Part V

Selfless actions and sacrifices for others are part of the essence of love. God's love is plainly seen in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It is important as Christians that we grow in this principle. To forget self for a minute and think on others is what we should be motivated by. Did Christ not do this for us? Jesus gave up all for us and then commanded us to shine the light of that love on others. The evidence of this is our good works toward the brotherhood of man.

It is about community and being part of something bigger. Selfishness blinds us to this love. We aimlessly (almost unaware) don't even realize the needs of others all around us. Self indulgence white washes compassion... hardening the heart. Gradually, we may become bitter, envious, resentful, mean, depressed, anxious, and hateful of others. Sadly, for some, it becomes their life obsession to belittle others and even think of ways to scheme against others and slander them. Selflessness has a great deal to do with humility which is why it is so important.

As a matter of fact, selflessness, humility, patience, forgiveness, peace, and faith are all elements of love. They are all interconnected. They are evidence of our love or expressions of our own love for God. Hate is the opposite of all these things. Arrogance, pride, selfishness, competition, revenge,vanity, greed, and malice are all forms of hate.

Luke 17:33

33Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.