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10-24-2007, 05:09 PM
Putting The Other Guy First
Be humble... consider others more important than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 CEV
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A man bought a new television and some of his neighbours were helping him install the antenna on the roof. They weren't making much headway until a new guy showed up with a big fancy toolbox and finished the job lickety-split. As they stood around congratulating themselves, they asked the new neighbour what he made with such elaborate tools. Grinning, he replied, "Friends, mostly!"
Unfortunately that kind of helpful behaviour has ceased to be the norm in our world today: selfishness has become standard procedure. The Bible says: "As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed… self-promoting… dog-eat-dog… the kind … who smooth-talk… and take advantage" (2 Timothy 3:1-6 TM). Have you noticed any of that lately? Try sliding into a parking space another motorist wants, or watching shoppers in the checkout line elbowing one another to save 30 seconds! And while we're on the subject, how about 'your seat' in church; the one you've been warming for 30 years?
The principle of putting others first didn't originate as a public relations strategy, it came directly from the God who inspired Paul to write, "Be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. Care about them as much as you care about yourselves." Jesus Himself said, "Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb… Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them" (Matthew 7:12 TM). So next time somebody cuts you off in traffic or treats you with less courtesy and consideration than you expect, instead of getting ticked off and retaliating, use it as an opportunity to practice putting the other guy first.
--The Word For Today
Be humble... consider others more important than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 CEV
Read The Featured Article: How Should We Teach Children About Death and Eternal Life?
Find links to more great articles at the bottom of this email
A man bought a new television and some of his neighbours were helping him install the antenna on the roof. They weren't making much headway until a new guy showed up with a big fancy toolbox and finished the job lickety-split. As they stood around congratulating themselves, they asked the new neighbour what he made with such elaborate tools. Grinning, he replied, "Friends, mostly!"
Unfortunately that kind of helpful behaviour has ceased to be the norm in our world today: selfishness has become standard procedure. The Bible says: "As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed… self-promoting… dog-eat-dog… the kind … who smooth-talk… and take advantage" (2 Timothy 3:1-6 TM). Have you noticed any of that lately? Try sliding into a parking space another motorist wants, or watching shoppers in the checkout line elbowing one another to save 30 seconds! And while we're on the subject, how about 'your seat' in church; the one you've been warming for 30 years?
The principle of putting others first didn't originate as a public relations strategy, it came directly from the God who inspired Paul to write, "Be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. Care about them as much as you care about yourselves." Jesus Himself said, "Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb… Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them" (Matthew 7:12 TM). So next time somebody cuts you off in traffic or treats you with less courtesy and consideration than you expect, instead of getting ticked off and retaliating, use it as an opportunity to practice putting the other guy first.
--The Word For Today