6-14-26//ASSOCIATE WITH THE LOWLY

Rom 12:9-13 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another;do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly.

haughty (often phrased as having "haughty eyes" or a "haughty spirit") means arrogant, conceited, and disdainful. It describes a mindset where a person exalts themselves, looks down on others as inferior, and acts as the center of their own universe, thereby elevating themselves above God.

To associate with the lowly means to do what you can to serve the poor, oppressed, homeless, widows and orphans.

Treat everyone as equals. Do not be a social climber or act exclusively; deliberately spend time with, serve, and value those the world might consider insignificant or marginalized.

 Jesus washing the disciples' feet (recorded in John 13) is a profound act of humility. During the Last Supper, Jesus wrapped a towel around His waist, took a basin of water, and washed His followers' feet. This task was culturally reserved for the lowest servant, yet He, as Lord, performed it to set an ultimate example of selfless love, servanthood, and spiritual cleansing.