The Meaning of Sacrifice
by Steve Arterburn
Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he
did not demand and cling to his rights as God. He made himself nothing; he
took the humble position of a slave and appeared in human form. Philippians
2:5-7
To make headway in your relationships, incorporate sacrificial acts of love;
letting Jesus be your ultimate role model. Consider Jesus' washing of the
disciples' feet. This act of submission wasn't about showing off His superior
humility or sensitivity. Setting an example wasn't even Jesus' primary motive.
Listen to what the Bible says in the 13th chapter in the book of John:
"It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for
him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were
in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love . . . So he got up
from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around
his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his
disciples' feet."
Why don't we do the same for those we love? The sacrifice of submission and
service will speak to others, and it will do something inside you that you
can't explain . . . that you have to experience.
"Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result
of selfishness." - Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
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