John 13:1-17

Summary: Washing the disciple’s feet was really a picture of Jesus’ entire ministry…humbling himself to the lowliest of places in order to wash away the sins of his people. And he famously tells us to follow his lead. The Spiritual Discipline of service is one of the most effective disciplines for replacing the vice of pride with the virtue of humility. The danger is that this discipline is easily counterfeited as our acts of service can often be motivated by the desire to exalt ourselves in some way. However, when we serve others as an expression of love for God and for neighbour, these acts help shape us into the likeness of our humble Saviour.