This is not a post on asking the question “Why?” when something goes wrong.

It really isn’t a post about motives (although that certainly can be included). I know I have been one of many who have voiced the question of “Why do we do what we do?”

Let me just give you something to chew on for a few moments. I read this in “Creature of the Word.”

Jesus was saying (Matthew 20:25-28) that His followers are to serve others not because it’s the right thing to do, not because we’d feel guilty if we didn’t, not because somebody else suggested it, and not because ’causes’ are the vogue thing of the day. We serve because Jesus has served us. His service should melt our hearts and cause us to serve others out of sheer gratitude to Him. That’s the appropriate response to His loving service of us. Churches centered on Jesus continually remind their people of this.

Just want to know what you think. If you attend church, does your church do this? If so, how well?