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Book, (1997),222  Matthew 16:26   Our Savior is the perfect
example of unselfishness. If we are to follow his example, we
must be concerned with the needs and feelings of others. We must
be able to put our own wants and needs aside to show love and
concern for others.   Lesson 1: The Importance of Becoming
Unselfish  Tell the story of the rich young man (see Matthew
19:16–22), and have your family identify why the young man was
unable to do what the Lord asked him to do.  Ask your family
members to each define selfishness as they understand it and to
give an example from personal experience or from the scriptures.
One definition of selfishness is “clinging to your own comfort,
advantage, or position at the expense of others.” Elder Theodore
M. Burton has said that true love is the exact opposite of
selfishness (see Conference Report, Apr. 1979, p. 100; or
Ensign, May 1979, p. 72).  Discuss and l