I found this video today, in which Peter Heck discusses the purpose of humanity. Are we here to serve each other, like parts of an engine? Does this give us our value?
Jesus compares Christians to the parts of a body--all having different roles while working toward the same goal. When one part suffers, all of us do. And we can't function properly if some parts are rebelling. For this reason, some may think the idea of serving-to-earn-your-value is sanctioned by the Bible.
But, to be clear, this is NOT the reason to pursue servanthood.
Each Christian's role in the body is a valuable one, but the role isn't want gives him/her value as an individual. Humans remain priceless, even while neglecting their duties--indeed, even if they intentionally mess things up for the rest of the engine! All men, everywhere, are valuable just for BEING.
We are called to serve each other because everybody, from the widow and orphan to the wealthiest businessman, has been created in God's image.
Heaven forbid I stop caring for people when they become useless to me.
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