It is all a selfish act because we are broken, sinful man.
Romans 13:9 states: The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” AS YOURSELF. We can't even receive a directive to love without a reference to our self-serving nature.
It is all a selfish act because we are broken, sinful man.
Romans 13:9 states: The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” AS YOURSELF. We can't even receive a directive to love without a reference to our self-serving nature.
Helping others teaches you lessons about yourself that will make you happier at a later time.