
Having grown up in a pastor’s home, I have watched my parents follow the example of their parents as lay ministers in the church cheerfully giving of their time, talent and treasure continuously to this day. As Christians, our example is Jesus, who came as a servant. He was in community with his 12 disciples. He ate where they ate; he stayed where they stayed; and he even washed their feet—an unthinkable act and demeaning task left to the lowest type of slave. What’s more is that Christ came to give His life. Likewise, we are to give our lives not only in service to Him but to our fellow man, including those in the church and outside it (Mark 12:31).
More than anything else, living as a Christian means serving, giving and ministering to others. Contrary to the world's approach to leadership, the question in the kingdom of God is not how many people are serving the leaders, but how many people are the leaders serving? When we serve others, we serve Jesus. And when it comes to the giving of our time, talent and treasure, I believe the blessings will chase you down if you are obedient to Him! (Malachi 3:10 and Deuteronomy 28: 1-14)
Jesus demonstrated service and humility by washing the feet of His disciples—a demeaning task left to the lowest type of slave.
This act of washing the disciples' feet was a powerful demonstration of service and humility. Jesus, the Son of God, took on the role of a servant to teach his followers about the importance of selfless love and care for one another. By performing such a menial task, Jesus showed that no act of service is beneath us when it is done with a heart full of love and compassion. This act also exemplified the idea that true leadership is about serving others rather than being served.
Furthermore, the concept of giving and ministering to others is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus. He not only preached about love and compassion but also lived it out in his interactions with people from all walks of life. As Christians, we are called to emulate his example by extending a helping hand to those in need, both within the church community and beyond. This act of giving can take many forms, whether it is through sharing our resources, offering our time and skills, or simply being present for someone in their time of need.
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