True motivation to continue in Good...

The face of Christ inspires us even

to trust those who are not trustworthy

 

What motivates you to do something good for the other person? A certain philosopher named Emmanuel Levinas once remarked that the face of the other should move us to responsibility and compassion. But for Christians, it is the face of Christ in the other which should move us to do good towards him/her. We need to see Christ in the other person. According to human standards, this at times does not make sense. Once a woman mentioned that she wants to give up her membership from a certain renewal group because some members are not showing their true color, in her words: “plastic face.” Immediately I asked, “What moved you to join the group in the first place?” she replied: “It is my faith in Christ.” Without hesitation, I told her: “Then, by all means continue for the sake of Christ!” Indeed, it is too difficult to welcome, clothe, feed, visit and give a drink to a person when he/she doesn’t pass your taste or standard. But for the sake of Christ, you’ve got to do it.  People tend to be ungrateful but this should not discourage a Christian from showing his/her concern and love. This is the beauty of Christianity. The face of Christ in other moves us to serve the less fortunate, the unlovable and those undeserving of our help. The face of Christ inspires us even to trust those who are not trustworthy. Only in this manner that we never get tired of doing good to the other.