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Originally Posted by zeek
But, you claimed you had no selfish reason. That was an absolute statement including good or bad. You slipped.
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I apologize if you read it that way. But I did make the point about short versus long term, which puts my point in context. I know what I meant. But I'm glad to have the opportunity to clear it up.
I'm on record on this board making the point that "selfishness" in line with God's ultimate goal is not bad. Utter selflessness, not caring about oneself in any way, shape or form, is a symptom of a very sick mind. God tells us to love our neighbor "as ourselves." How can we do that if we don't love ourselves at some level? I don't really call that selfishness. More like rational self-interest.
If you read all my posts carefully, as of course you should, you'd understand my point of view better.
