A Post-Death Confession

As my adult life unfolded before us, my self-centered nature predominated, and this greatly displeased my divine company.  I did very little that was not in my own self-interest.  Other people's needs were less important than my own desires.  This is opposed to the will of God and is the opposite of love ...

Source: Howard Storm  -  As quoted by John Burke in "Imagine Heaven", Ch. 17, p. 241