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Two men sat down to review their business trip and its success. One said he thought the trip had been worthwhile because some meaningful new relationships had begun through their business business contacts. The other said, "relationships are fine, but selling is what matters most". Obviously, each had a very different agenda. It is all too easy - whether in business, family or church - to view others from the perspective of how they can benefit us. We value them for what we can get from them, rather than focusing on how we can serve them in Jesus' name. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul wrote, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourself, not looking to your own interests but to the interests of others" (Philippians 2:3-4). People are not to be used for our own benefit. Because they are loved by God and we are loved by Him, we love one another. Jesus, who could demand our praise or force us to be obe...
