Monday, October 22, 2018

Dear Young Christian:

I read a quote this morning, and the practicality of it rather struck me. Here is what it said:

“LOVE IS THE DOOR THROUGH WHICH WE PASS FROM SELFISHNESS TO SERVICE.”

Paul when writing to the Early Christians put it this way: “By love serve one another” (Galatians 5:13).

By nature we love to be served, and that is why companies who are trying to solicit our business in one way or another will advertise that their service is superior to any other. They understand human nature, and that we appreciate good service.

However, Christianity has given us a life and a motive to serve others. What the Lord desires is self-sacrifice in serving Himself and others. Like the godly couple that Paul mentions and commends when he says, “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks” (Romans 16:4).What sacrifice of selfless service will you make this week?

  Your Christian Friend,

          Jim Hyland

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