“Blessed is he who prefereth his brother over himself”
Preferring others before yourself first is a phrase that invites you to reflect, not only tells us leave aside selfishness, but also to be altruistic to think that we should not only be benefited but with our actions benefit to others, doing things for the pleasure of knowing that most people are good people not only the entire ecosystem.
I think trying to lead us to be aware that we must move to a more mature age, who not only know that there is something called justice, but who really understand and grasp that actually means justice.
A mean others will not be selfish way of being that usually develop in our days of childhood where we want to do things our own way without considering the consequences.
Justice is about had the faculty of distinguish truth of the falsehood, and the powder of create consciousness of humanity.
It should not be seen as a rule but is more likely to guide life, otherwise you could cause harm is imminent, it's like he implied every time you say "you" unconsciously generated a feeling of rejection do just the opposite.
use the word "prefer" is much more intelligent because it does not mean you have to stop loving yourself. Nor is it a challenge or an obligation is when you want and when you understand that people living around you should also be cared for and protected.
As early as adolescence often come into conflict with themselves and their identification when they are in their time of transition. Instead, it is important to spend time and actions yourself, too, because otherwise you will not have the energy to give to others.
Be blessed if you prefer your brother before yourself, is something that you should always be born, it's about not giving what is left if we have what appears to us not only to materials, to emotions , to smile, give life, give love, give protection, and above all respect the space of others, the decisions of others, respect life and to be fair and equitable to every aspect of our lives.