A heart that is focused on others will not be consumed with self

[MikeLigalig.com]

In 1970, the Beatles began work on a documentary intended to show how their music was made. But instead of revealing the process of musical creativity, the film pulled the curtain back on a display of self-interest and bickering. The band members were more concerned about their own songs than the advancement of the group. Shortly after the project was completed, the group dissolved in disharmony and broken friendships.

It’s an age-old problem. In the first century AD, the apostle Paul feared that the believers in the church at Philippi would fall into the trap of selfishness. He knew that when the desire for personal advancement overrides concern for one another, attitudes quickly become disruptive and divisive.

To counteract this dangerous tendency, Paul wrote, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Phil. 2:3-4).

What would a documentary of your life reveal? Selfishness or selflessness? We must look out for one another, for selfless concern will prevent division and build unity in our church families.

Lord, let me live from day to day In such a self-forgetful way
That even when I kneel to pray My prayer will be for others. â€"Meigs

A heart that is focused on others will not be consumed with self. - Our Daily Bread

[hubag bohol]

Ang nakaparat kay naa may mo-reach out kunohay pero ang tuyo diay is to promote their selfishness and high regard of themselves. They are in actuality their own best promoters. Nangita ra diay og magdadayeg. 

[statesville]

Exactly, think about others and keep your eyes off yourself
We are commanded to love one another, not to be a brawler.

Of all human passions, love is the strongest, for it attacks
  simultaneously the head, the heart and the senses.