Thoughts On Service

Service is not imposed; it is a response to love. It comes from a deep sense of duty grounded on a real sense of compassion for the other.

It is not service when it is serving only our ego. The pitfall of “service” is when we think that we are needed and that an organization cannot function without us. If this is our line of thinking then we are not giving service; we are accumulating ego. This is false humility. 

When we serve because we believe others can’t do it, it is no service, it is self-righteousness. Service empowers others. “I have to stay because there is no one who can do it yet.” The truth is there will always be people who can do what we do.

Sometimes we think, yes, "I don’t think that way". Well and good if we do, however it is necessary to challenge ourselves and tests our motives if only to purify it. Let us allow ourselves to face the truth.

Ultimately, our example of course is Christ. He who serves not just “not counting the costs” but also not counting the praise. His truth is - service is given, out of genuine love.

Let us anchor ourselves in truth and not just look for it in others.

by aats