THE CONCEPT AND TRAGEDY OF SELF 2
We are no longer self-centered about life; we no longer see the world as revolving around us alone. Rather, we become susceptible and affected deeply by the needs of others. It really doesn't matter if one doesn't have the means to help others or solve their problems as you would have liked. But being concerned, and having the willingness to even go as far as sharing what you have, to meet that other person's needs shows that one is dead to self! A selfish or self centered life is one that really lacks the Agape love of God. You can't say you love God and see your brother hungry and naked, and do nothing about it. The truth is, there are actually some people who are not moved or couldn't care less about the plight of others even in grave circumstances! Reaching out in understanding and showing empathy not just sympathy, goes a long way in displaying a genuinely unselfish life. Even if you don't have enough financial and material resources to help others in the...