“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4)
People are selfish. To prove this, we need only to review our own thoughts, ambitions, and actions. Very few of us are like Abram (later named Abraham), whose life reveals Christ-like selfishness. When it became necessary for Abram and Lot to go their separate ways, Abram graciously let his nephew choose whatever land he preferred Abram said, “If you take the left, then I will go to the right; or, if you go to the right, then I will go to the left” (Genesis 13:9).
A young artist submitted one of his works to be hung in a prestigious art exhibit, but the selection committee rejected it. One of its members, however, the renowned landscape painter Joseph Turner, insisted that they include the young man’s work. The others denied his plea, saying that there was simply no room for it. Turner said no more but quietly removed one of his own pictures, replacing it with that of the budding young artist.