The Cure for Selfishness
Do you struggle with selfishness? If so, the cure can be found in Jesus' example.

When someone asks who in the room struggles with selfishness, I’m the first to raise my hand. I like to think I’m a humble and giving person—but honestly, there are moments when I’d rather close my eyes to the needs around me and retreat into the urgency of my own to-do list.
As a disciple of Jesus, I know deep in my soul that’s not who I’m meant to be. The Holy Spirit lives within me and often reminds me that my identity is secure: I am a deeply loved daughter of God. I don’t have to live in a place of scarcity, fearing there won’t be enough for me too.
Most mornings, I begin my day with a breath prayer: “Into Your hands, I commit my spirit.” In that moment, I’m asking God to prepare me for whatever He has for me that day. Wouldn’t you know, He guides me through all types of situations and helps me better understand His plan for my life!
Isn’t it just like God to not only tell us how to live, but to show us?
I think about the time Jesus paused to wash His disciples’ feet. God incarnate—the One who spoke galaxies into being and commanded the wind and fire—knelt with a basin and towel and performed one of the most selfless acts imaginable. He washed the dirty, calloused feet of His friends, a task reserved for the lowest of servants. John 13:3–5 says,
Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under His power, and that He had come from God and was returning to God; so He got up from the meal, took off His outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around His waist. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around Him.
This wasn’t just about washing feet. This was Jesus, the ultimate servant, choosing this pivotal moment in history to show that real power isn’t found in title or position, but in humility. This life-altering act revealed what lies at the very heart of Christ: self-sacrificing, all-consuming, radical love. A love that doesn’t look for a way out of serving, but instead looks for ways to get lower than everyone else in the room. John 13:12–17 says,