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Are there consequences to service?

Jesus washed His disciples feet even as He realized there are consequences to service. Even as Peter abandoned his position that Jesus would never wash his feet, Peter did not fully understand that service at a certain level may demand more of us than we want to give. Foot washing is not commanded by Scripture; however, following Jesus’ lead of service is very much a part of the dutiful Christian’s journey. Service as shown here can be both humbling and humiliating. Whereas we lift up this example as the perfect example, often we are faced with the dilemma to choose rank or humiliation. We often choose wrongly because we do not want to appear to be less than we are. Once there was a youth pastor who was charged with leading a community cleanup for his church. On the day of the cleanup, a good number of members showed up ready to work. They began to walk through the neighborhood picking up trash. One of the people who showed up was the senior pastor. Noticing his pastor leading the charge, the youth pastor walked up to him and said, “Pastor, thank you for coming out here with us today. Not many pastors would volunteer to pick up trash.” The senior pastor responded, “It’s all about your theology.” In other words, if you believe a task is beneath you, you will be humiliated by performing it, but if you know who you are, there is no task too low. Jesus knew who He was and His purpose. So should you!

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