In 1 John 1:4, John writes something that at first glance seems self-centered, but a second look shows us an important truth about the relationship of our happiness and the wellbeing of others. Here’s what John says: “We write this to make our joy complete.” At first glance, doesn’t that look self-centered?  What if I said to you, “I write The Daily Word for you in order to make myself happy”? Wouldn’t that strike you as more than a bit narcissistic? Shouldn’t I have some higher motivation than my own positive feelings? In the Christian tradition, the highest virtues are … Continue reading Our Happiness, Others’ Wellbeing (1 John 1:4)