Wednesday, October 21 Keep this mental attitude in you that was also in Christ Jesus . . . He emptied himself and took a slave’s form.​—Phil. 2:5, 7.

[Áine]

Wednesday, October 21

Keep this mental attitude in you that was also in Christ Jesus . . . He emptied himself and took a slave’s form.—Phil. 2:5, 7.

 

True Christians imitate the Christ, who provided us with the perfect example of how a human can be generous. (Matt. 20:28) Each of us would do well to ask, ‘Can I follow Jesus’ example even more closely than I am already doing?’ (1 Pet. 2:21) We can enjoy Jehovah’s favor by imitating his and Christ’s perfect examples, by being interested in the welfare of others, and by looking for ways to care for their needs. Indeed, in the parable of the neighborly Samaritan, Jesus made clear that he expected his followers to go out of their way to help others, even those of a different background. (Luke 10:29-37) Do you recall the question that moved Jesus to recount the parable of the neighborly Samaritan? A Jew asked him: “Who really is my neighbor?” Jesus’ answer shows that like the Samaritan we must be willing to give generously if we are to enjoy God’s favor. w18.08 19 ¶5-6

[boodles]

Do I go out of my way to help others?