"I really do believe that we're here to learn about compassion and love, and anytime we're not doing that, we're not doing our job,"
Seems so easy but such a difficult thing to do...I believe the better you can aspire to these true virtues, the better person you are. Unfortunately, it is the flaw of the human character to stray from such ideals. We are fortunate we have a forgiving God.
John 3:16 For God so LOVED the world, he gave his only begotten son...
Can you imagine sacrificing your child, for any reason? And Jesus sacrificed Himself for us, who believe in Him, to be saved.
When we get passed the materialism and self worth, life really is a better place. And death is but a door to a better world.