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  • 10.15.2009 Self
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    I recently read an article on selfishness from an issue of The Journal For Modern Ministry, a subscription I received as a birthday gift last year from a long-time friend. This article by Lou Priolo caught my attention, as selfishness is a sinful trait that marks, invariably, those we love, work with, minister to…and of course, ourselves. In my fight to love those who may act selfishly towards me in my life, I find my own struggle to love borne out of selfishness notwithstanding. Priolo points out that “selfishness is directly related to sinful fear.” There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 “Fear is the opposite of love,” he reminds us, and “love is the opposite of selfishness.” Fear of being hurt, rejected, or taken for granted often […]

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