It would be easier to respond if your arguments weren't so absurd. First, the entire premise of your position presupposes that people follow Christ's teachings/example in order to gain something from it. That is anathema to the very essence of Christ. Jesus sacrificed himself for a world that still hates and fears him, not for some personal benefit. Christians are supposed to follow his example, not for gain, but for love. To the extent that there is a sense of satisfaction from doing good works, I suppose you could argue there is a self-benefit, but that is twisted logic. The key is the underlying motivation - whether you are following these teachings out of love and discipleship, or to make yourself feel good. Second, Christ performed miracles to glorify the Father, not to make himself "look" good (if that were the case, it certainly didn't have the desired consequences b/c he was killed for it). ALL of Christ's actions we're solely for the benefit of bridging the gap between man and God so that we might have a personal relationship with him. Hope that better explains my position.
