That's the truth. I think there's probably some of that in each of us. We want what we want. We get frustrated when things don't go our way. We get irritated when we have to change our schedule or our plans for someone else. We even hear people say "I've got to look after myself, because if I don't, no one else will".
Yet, flying in the face of this innate selfishness is my life with Jesus. My life connected to Him calls me to be unselfish, to put others first, to look for ways to serve, and even give my money away. That's not easy. There are lots of times I don't want to do that, and lots of times that I don't. Even when I do, I have moments of frustration "how come no one else served, or put that person first, or gave their money away. That can also lead to pride.
That selfish part of me will always be with me, like some unwanted mark on my body, I presume. But, the more that I walk with Jesus, the less dominant it's becoming. Don't be fooled, it's still pretty prevalent. But, not as much as it used to be. And, isn't that the point of this journey with God. It's a journey, it's a process, and we're simply taking steps in the right direction.
What in your life is getting better than it used to be, the longer you walk in relationship with Jesus?
