The Meaning of Sacrifice
June 11, 2010 by Lecrae.net
Filed under Around the Web
Bookstores are full of self-help books on many subjects; however, you probably won’t find too many books on how to be ready to sacrifice. But that’s the skill Jesus wants his followers to develop. He said, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.”
Jesus wanted us to know that it takes sacrifice to be one of his followers. The cost is often time – serving others takes many hours. The cost may be lack of recognition – servants are seldom adequately honored. And the cost may be criticism – often the best of servants are criticized for what they do.
“Sacrifice” means giving up something that you have every right to keep. It’s the mark of a truly great person!
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