by Duane Elmer
- Good intentions are not enough if you do not understand the culture.
- We must not have an attitude of superiority. We think we know more, what’s best, the right way of doing things, what is needed, etc.
- We are never more like Jesus than when we serve others.
- May we desire the towel of servanthood instead of the robe of authority. The disciples seemed to want the robe, not the towel. Both are in Scripture but only one is appropriate for the followers of Jesus.
- Greatness is not the goal, servanthood is. And, according Jesus, the greatest is the one that serves.
- If impatience is a problem you struggle with in your home culture, it will be a big test in your new culture.
- Servanthood is attempting to make others look more like Christ, not like yourself.
- Deep trust drives us to act in the best interest of the other.
- He who dares to teach, must never cease to learn.
- Learning the language is important, but if you don’t learn the culture, you will not get your message across.
- Everyone is proud of their culture, but when we don’t accept their culture, there’s a big breach created.