609) The book of Jonah tells the story of someone (Jonah) who did not like what God had planned for him, so he selfishly ran away. Later in the book, someone (Jonah) did not like the mercy God gave to people who repented. In his selfishness, Jonah put sailors’ lives in danger, and later he is reprimanded by God for his selfish attitude toward a group of people that were going to be destroyed but repented and were spared their judgment. Selfishness not only affects the one who makes this decision but it also affects those that cross paths with him or her. This is a high price for all involved.