John 11:47-57

The chief priests and Pharisees decided that Jesus must die for the good of the nation. They were worried that too many people would start believing in Him and they would lose their power. They weren't interested in the truth, just serving their own interests.

When we become too wrapped up in what we want or what we believe is best and ignore what God has told us is right, we wind up pushing Him out of the picture to get our own way. We can't please ourselves and God at the same time until we recognize His Lordship and submit ourselves to Him.