Cause-and-effect law

Galatians 6:7“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

Are you eating the fruit of your own selfishness??? You will reap all that you have sown. If you have sown selfishness you shouldn't be surprised when those around you begin to behave in a selfish manner toward you.  The bible says the Most High loves a cheerful giver. You can't be selfish and a giver at the same time. Denying your flesh takes work, practice, and choice.

Psalms 126:5“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” 

 

2 Corinthians 9:6 “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”

Hosea 10:12“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.”

When we are focused on the imperfections around us we will be walking in an ungrateful attitude and will not be shining the light of Christ.