To be fully forgiven for our sin does not mean to be fully free from our sin. One of the human weaknesses that we must continue to seek divine strength to overcome is our bent to be selfish. We need the mind and heart of Christ: a mind that regularly thinks of others rather than just ourselves, and a heart that is compassionate enough to serve and support others even at our own expense. It should be the golden rule, not the exception, to give up what we want so others can get what they need. Today, go out of your way to do for others, remembering this: Jesus went out of His way from heaven to earth to the cross to do for you.
