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John 13:14&15
"14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."

We have been studying "hospitality" in the pages of the Gospel of Luke. When Jesus visited Martha's home, Martha made herself busy with serving the numerous guests. Her sister, Mary, chose to sit at Jesus' feet, listening to His teachings. "Help me!" Martha said. She felt put upon. Jesus' responded to Martha's frustration by saying that Mary had chosen the better path by focusing on spiritual engagement. We should all be inspired by Mary's willingness to prioritize spiritual learning over peer pressure! Your relationship with Jesus needs to be above all else!

That being said, Jesus also teaches us that we can grow a lot spiritually by serving other people. Jesus is calling us to follow His example in our daily lives, showing love and service to others. These verses encourage us to practice humility and selflessness in our interactions with others. We need to be like Mary sitting at Jesus's feet learning from Him and like Martha serving our friends and family. It's a tall order and one we can aspire to through the help and support of our Lord and Savior.
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