Self-Sacrificing Love


Jesus set the perfect example of self-sacrifice, and showed that his spirit of self-sacrifice has no limit.  He also showed us that an unselfish spirit is at the heart of our worship, partly through the Christian love that he taught..(and is the hallmark of his true disciples).-John 13: 34,35.  The self-sacrificing love for the good of one another.

Self sacrifice is something I've certainly had to learn.  Even when I thought I was doing "good" during my life, I look back and say, "Boy, was I selfish" with this or that...and I still can find those moments in my life.  There are always things to work on and make adjustments.  It's all through learning and applying what we learn that we can improve towards God's ways and what he desires for us...His will for us.


Self-sacrificing means that a person is willing to give up their own interests to help others.  It is the opposite of selfishness.  It sounds wonderful, but not always easy.  Granted, I took the long road around before I could figure out what it meant and why it's important, but to make it easier for you, God's Word is actually where you find it.  I can only be forever grateful to have learned of it. One of those important things that improve our own lives and hopefully the lives of others. :)

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