So, I'm only two chapters into the book, but I am already inspired! Mrs. Mains encourages her readers to cultivate a heart for Biblical hospitality. I broke down the comparisons she made in chapter 2 between worldly entertainment and Biblical hospitality into a chart because that is the way my brain works. :) I found these ideas very humbling and they have caused me to re-examine my motives for hospitality. I'm afraid I have a bit more work to do to bring myself into line with true Biblical hospitality. Pride sneaks in all too often.
Come join in the study! Everyone is invited! Open heart, open blog. ;)
| Worldly Entertainment | Biblical Hospitality |
| Seeks to impress | Seeks to minister |
| Puts things before people | Puts people before things |
| Works to hide our weaknesses | Allows people to see our humanity |
| PRIDE | HUMILITY |
| Says, “This is mine” | Says, “What’s mine is yours” |
| Looks for payment | No thought of reward |
| Model is found on TV/magazines | Model found in God’s word |
Love the chart- what a neat idea.
ReplyDelete"this is mine... these adornments... are an expression of my personality." That's what made me wince the most this time around.
It's a great book. I read it last year. I can't remember if I bought a copy, but if we did it's in the boxes that have not been opened since we moved. I really want to read it again... maybe this week I'll look for it. I hope I bought it. Yes, thanks for the chart. :)
ReplyDeleteValuable observations!
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