I don’t have much to add to what Selwyn has said.
However, I really liked the following verses taken from those set, for reading and meditation.
Paul’s letter to the Philippians 2:1-5 (NLT): “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. … “
Okay, now an exercise for all of us – as we mix, work and communicate with others during this following week – do the thoughts we have for others – reflect a tender and compassionate heart? Or, do our hearts show signs of being scared by thorns of selfishness and choked by the desire to spend most of our time on our own interests?
[I've been a bit sick (mainly headaches, and aching limbs) over the last few weeks, which partly explains my erratic postings during this time - maybe, on the mend now. 
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What a reflection!
I don’t have much to add to what Selwyn has said.
However, I really liked the following verses taken from those set, for reading and meditation.
Paul’s letter to the Philippians 2:1-5 (NLT): “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. … “
Okay, now an exercise for all of us – as we mix, work and communicate with others during this following week – do the thoughts we have for others – reflect a tender and compassionate heart? Or, do our hearts show signs of being scared by thorns of selfishness and choked by the desire to spend most of our time on our own interests?
[I've been a bit sick (mainly headaches, and aching limbs) over the last few weeks, which partly explains my erratic postings during this time - maybe, on the mend now.
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