Selfishness is the foundation of all sin.

Do you imagine that an earthly life of selfishness and sin can suddenly change into a life of purity and love? 

No such change can occur, but must be worked out patiently and slowly by the sinner himself―

It may be years―lifetimes―centuries before the awakened one can replace sin and selfishness with loving service for others.

Awake to the truth that selfishness is the foundation of all sin and must be overcome before one can enter into the joy of heavenly life.