"The patriarch Jacob spent his life struggling with selfish desires. He lied to his father, cheated his brother and endangered his family. And along the way he paid a high price for his self-centeredness. Not until he humbly limped away from a life-changing encounter with God did Jacob begin to overcome his selfishness and mend the hearts he had broken. If selfishness ever robs you of happiness or comes between you and your loved ones, then make the choice to look beyond yourself to the heart of One who selflessly gave up His life for yours.