Monday, December 8, 2008

Selfishness vs. Selflessness


I'm trying to distinguish between selfishness and drawing the line where you know you've reached your limit. Is a person supposed to just do what everyone thinks is best even if you know you just can't do it? Even if the heart races at the thought of having to do it? Even when the task would really really benefit the family? Does one just take a big gulp, put personal needs aside and do it anyway? Is that the true definition of selflessness?

1 comment:

Katy said...

I find that if there is painful conflict in the decision, it's not from God. When I find myself struggling with fear and worry over a task, I pray and if He doesn't provide a peaceful solution, it's not something that would benefit Him, me or my family.