There is a parable in India of the Selfish Fool, to whom a rice field was entrusted. The first season the irrigation water covered his field & made it fruitful, then flowed on to his neighbor's fields, bringing fertility everywhere.
But the next season he said in his heart, "This water
is wealth, it is liquid harvest. I was a fool to let this treasure escape to my
neighbor's land.”
He robbed his neighbor and spoiled his own crop; for the
irrigation water brought blessing while it flowed, but when it became stagnant
it bred a marsh.
Paul's instruction applies today: “Don’t be interested only
in your own life, but care about the lives of others too.” (Phil 2:4 ERV)
- Gospel Herald. (moreillustrations.com)
“A true revival means nothing less than a revolution,
casting out the spirit of worldliness and selfishness, and making God and His
love triumph in the heart and life.” -
Andrew Murray.
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