More Than a Simple Sentence
“Truly I tell you, just as you cared for one of the least of these
who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
--Jesus, as recorded by Matthew
The act of care giving is happening all over the world today. There are thousands and thousands of people who are performing acts of kindness in all sorts of institutions. Here at the hospital we talk a lot about performing our tasks with compassion. We work hard to treat people better. About 200 years ago a philosopher, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, shared the following observation.
“The way you see people is the way you treat them
and the way you treat them is what they become.”
Initially, this may seem like a simple sentence. I encourage you to meditate on it today. I believe Goethe’s words are more than a simple sentence.
--Ben Keckler
06.01.11
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Monday, June 29, 2009
Daily Devoition - Monday, June 29
More Than a Simple Sentence
“Truly I tell you, just as you cared for one of the least of these
who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
--from Matthew’s gospel (26:40)
A new work week is with us. We will be in contact with people in a variety of ways – over the phone, by letter or email, face-to-face. We will have passing words or in-depth conversations. At my place of employment, we stress the importance of compassion in our daily dealings.
About 200 years ago a philosopher, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, shared the following observation.
“The way you see people is the way you treat them
and the way you treat them is what they become.”
Initially, this may seem like a simple sentence. I encourage you to meditate on it today. I believe Goethe’s words are much more than a simple sentence.
Prayer: God be in my every word and deed. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
06.29.09
“Truly I tell you, just as you cared for one of the least of these
who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
--from Matthew’s gospel (26:40)
A new work week is with us. We will be in contact with people in a variety of ways – over the phone, by letter or email, face-to-face. We will have passing words or in-depth conversations. At my place of employment, we stress the importance of compassion in our daily dealings.
About 200 years ago a philosopher, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, shared the following observation.
“The way you see people is the way you treat them
and the way you treat them is what they become.”
Initially, this may seem like a simple sentence. I encourage you to meditate on it today. I believe Goethe’s words are much more than a simple sentence.
Prayer: God be in my every word and deed. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
06.29.09
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