LUKE 23:24

 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. - Luke 23:24

It's a strange dichotomy (Don't worry, I looked that up.  I used it the right way.), isn't it?  Jesus calls us to think of others before ourselves and to put other's needs in front of our own.  Pilate decides to do what other's want instead of doing what he wants, but that was the wrong thing to do.

Ironic, Jesus is thinking of the same people that Pilate is when both of them make their decisions.  

That's why this Christian live is always exciting and never easy.  We can't just say something like, "Do what other people want" and still be following Jesus.  But, we can't just say, "I'm going to do what I know is right" and be following Jesus.  There is a point where the Holy Spirit has to intercede to give us wisdom.

So, yes, think of others.  But make sure, as you do that, the Holy Spirit is guiding your thoughts.  How do you do that?  Great question!