Studies indicate that opportunities to serve others, whether in civic, private, or professional settings, as well as charitable giving, result in a stronger sense of purpose and meaning in life, leading to better mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Helping others makes us happy. Serving others is good for our mental health, our emotional well-being, and our self-esteem. And the laws of the universe have shown time and time again that those who serve others are more successful themselves.
Jesus set a high standard of service for his followers to live up to in Matthew 20:28: "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." After shocking his disciples by washing their feet, Jesus told them, "A servant is not greater than his master," and directed them to follow his example of humble service to others, not be afraid to take on lowly tasks to benefit and bless others. The Bible admonishes us to look out for each other's best interests as they would wish to be treated, regardless of social status, without playing favorites or putting on airs that denigrate another.
