Why do we do the things we do? When we serve at Metropolitan Ministries is it for service hours, to feel like a good person, or to serve those who are overlooked and forgotten? Do we do things for people when we're asked and when we know we'll get recognition? Or do we serve others when no one is looking and when no one will praise us for what we've done?
Mark 12:41-44
"Sitting
across from the offering box, he was observing how the crowd tossed
money in for the collection. Many of the rich were making large
contributions. One poor widow came up and put in two small coins—a
measly two cents. Jesus called his disciples over and said, “The truth
is that this poor widow gave more to the collection than all the others
put together. All the others gave what they’ll never miss; she gave
extravagantly what she couldn’t afford—she gave her all.”
Jesus gave his all. On a cross. When we didn't deserve it, Jesus took our place.
Do we do things for selfish gain or for the gain of others and to the glory of God?
Here's a 4 minute clip from Francis Chan - one of the best videos ever.
Are you holding onto the beam for dear life? Or are you walking in a trusting relationship with Jesus? I don't want to go where the majority will go either.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA_uwWPE6lQ
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