My favorite person is me

In 1 Corinthians, Paul encouraged the Corinthians to immitate his selfless attitude. He urged: "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Don't give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God. I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don't do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved."

And so was Paul's selfless heart. My heart, on the other hand, is quite selfish. Aaahh... perhaps the following reflects the conflict between what's real and what's ideal.

My favorite person is me.
But Paul says... NO, that should not be.
But why no?? Why not?? I love ME!
No, no.. Paul says, self last, others first.
Follow my ways, you must, you must.
Oh, alright... if you insist, I cannot resist.
But tell me, tell me...
How do I stop loving me?
Not just in small things,
but in ALL things,
think of others before me?
It's hard, it's hard... yes, it is.
But if Paul can do it, maybe,
oh, just maybe,
there is hope even for the sinner...
that is me.