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Your Question:
Is it selfish to want a different outcome?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've often reflected on the concept of selfishness and its relation to our desires and actions. While it's true that selfishness in the wrong sense - seeking one's own good at the expense of others - is wrong, I don't think it's necessarily selfish to want a different outcome. In fact, it's natural to desire certain outcomes, whether it's for ourselves or for those we care about. In my experience, wanting a different outcome often stems from a desire to see God's will be done or to see the well-being of others. For example, as a parent, I want the best for my children, Joshua and Rebecca. I want them to succeed and be happy. While this desire may be motivated by a desire for their well-being, it's not necessarily selfish. Rather, it's a natural expression of love and concern for their lives. Ultimately, the question of whether it's selfish to want a different outcome depends on our motivations and actions. If our desire for a different outcome is driven by a desire to see God's will be done or to see the well-being of others, then it's not necessarily selfish. However, if our desire is driven by a desire to see our own interests or desires met at the expense of others, then it is selfish. As Christians, we're called to prioritize the well-being of others and to seek God's will above our own desires.
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systematic theology
wayne grudem
christian theology
millard erickson
gods crime scene
j warner wallace
evidence that demands a verdict
mcdowell
concise history christian thought
tony lane
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
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