A crucial step in becoming a Christian is to understand that we are not perfect. The truth is that we are all selfish. Who among us can say that their life is not driven by self-interest or desire?
But the Lord offers us forgiveness for all that we have done wrong. We should remember that and turn to Him instead of despairing over our own nature.
22 And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.
Philemon 1:22Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
While Paul was in prison he wrote many letters, one of which went to Philemon. While Paul was in prison, locked behind gates, bound for death he wrote, “Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers”.