We
are living in an unhappy narcissistic culture best described as the me
generation. We do not value excellence or goodness in products or other people.
It’s my store, my dentist and my bank. This is the opposite of the Biblical
call to show our faith in Jesus Christ by following His example of obedience,
self-sacrifice and service to others. The Gospel (Mark 10.35-45)
reminds us of the paradox of Jesus the fully human, who was God with us, modeling
obedience, suffering and self-sacrificial love. As His followers we are all expected to live lives that demonstrate our
obedience and faith not just as knowledge; but as personal sacrifice and
service that is life-giving to others - and to us.
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Jesus modeled obedient, sacrificial love
