For what will it profit a man

"For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul" (Mark 8:36, 37 NKJV)? I once lived a life far from the Truth. I was bound by the lies and lusts that I believed in. I was lost in my own wants and chasing ungodly desires. I was a man of this world, blinded by the flesh, the appetites, and all its cravings. I was never satisfied, and I found myself seeking more, wanting more, and looking for more. More of what? What I craved for, whether it be money, drugs, alcohol, sin, or a place to sleep. Every day began in the same way, in which I needed my desires fulfilled. It was always about me and not others. Selfishness is a strong sin, and it held me down for a very long time. Selfishness is the root to all sin, for it will put everything important in life aside just to get what it wants. Families are put on hold, school is forgotten, and relationships will never grow when selfishness is in control. We could have all the money, big beautiful homes, or new cars, but if it is all gained by selfishness one will still have an empty heart and an unfulfilled soul. It wasn't until I opened my heart unto the Lord, for I was going no where with my selfish soul, that He came in, washed me, and filled me beyond my selfish sins. From that day on, I have craved and desired to know Jesus Christ, who looked upon me and took this selfish man in. God bless you. Amen