Help! Save Me! (NIV)

“Oh, thanks for rescuing me! Our Ship went down. I was treading water for hours. I wouldn’t have lasted much longer.” “Now you’ve got to save my brother!” “Your brother? Where is he?” “He’s out there swimming for his life.” “We’ll save him.” “Ahoy! We’re here to save you!” “No thanks.” “What did he say?” “He said no thanks.” “I don’t want anyone to save me. I want to save myself.” “But you’ll drown! There is no land for over 1000 miles.” “Yes, but I’ve basically lived a pretty good life. I mean, over the years I’ve done more good things than bad…” “...So I don’t think I need anyone to save me.” “What does how good you are have to do with this? You’re still going to drown unless we save you!” “You don’t understand. I’ve relied on myself all my life. I’ll not start accepting help now.” “But this free! We want to help you.” “Without us, you’ll drown!” “You make it sound like you’re the only way I can be saved. Isn’t that a bit too exclusive?” “There are no other boats out here.”  “Yeah, w