He died fighting for His enemies!',

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What a contrast between the unselfish consecration 
of Jesus in His great work and ministry on earth, an 
the selfishness and self-seeking so often characteristic 
of the race for whom He died!

There are many in this world, embarked in gigantic 
enterprises. Stand in one of our busiest thoroughfares; 
see the crowd hurrying past, each with deep-furrowed 
lines of care on his brow. These are builders; not builders 
in stone or steel, but figuratively rearing some huge 
pyramid with unremitting labour. 

One is toiling at the Pyramid of Riches—tier on tier 
riveted with silver and golden clamps. 

Another is engrossed with the Pyramid of Ambition—
heedless of the intervening work that he may reach 
more speedily the coveted summit, and crown it with 
Fame blowing her bronze trumpet. 

Another is busy at some Intellectual Pyramid (choicest 
of all), raising piles of mental treasure—laborious thought. 

How few among these could say with an honest heart,
"I have no ulterior motive in all my labours. I have no 
selfish interests to sub-serve—I am doing it all, neither 
for the good of myself nor my family, but for others."

It would be a happier world if the use and design of our
pyramids had not been like those of Egypt—built to glorify 
himself while living, and to cover his dust after death.

Different, how different, was the retrospect of Jesus! 
"Christ pleased not Himself." Unselfishness in its noblest 
type and form was the characteristic of His Redemption. 
>From the infancy in Bethlehem's cradle, to the expiring 
prayer on the bitter tree, all was the purest unselfishness 
of a loving heart. "He saved others, Himself He would not 
save!" On His cross was engraved, not the superscription 
of earth's boasted heroes—"He died fighting for His friends"; 
but, "He died fighting for His enemies!"

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