Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 14:7-14
by: Ellen Olson.
At our wedding, my Great Uncle came through the reception line and gave my new husband these words of wisdom: “Don’t be selfish.” My uncle understood that in a truly successful marriage there is little or no room for selfishness.
Jesus has the same message in this story for his followers. Don’t be selfish. Humble yourself. Be willing to give yourself the lowest place. Be accepting of all people. Help those who cannot or will not repay you. When you do this, a remarkable thing happens. In humbling yourself, you will be exalted and blessed.