“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4). In school, I hear quite often these statements from peers: “It’s not my problem,” or, “Well she said that about me first, so I’m gonna talk about her!” However, a young Christian should strive to have a different attitude. We read that God commands us to be kind and to help others, even if they are not kind and helpful to us (Luke 6:27-36; Matthew 5:43-44).
The problem today, which is absolutely apparent in high school, is that the world tells us that if someone does wrong to us, that we should do the same! The world also teaches kids that we don’t owe anyone anything–especially if they haven’t done anything for us. Teenagers will so willingly jump to retaliate because the world says that’s okay! But how wrong that is! For one, we should not follow the world (Romans 12:2).
But even more importantly, our perfect Example, Jesus, was kind to even those who crucified Him–He prayed for them! (Luke 23:33-34). I know that as a Christian young adult, I should set the correct example for my friends, and be willing to help anyone in need. We are here to serve God and to serve others by showing His love, whether we think they deserve it or not. Even God’s Son came to serve: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). May we work each day to have the attitude of a servant, and show all those around us how truly kind and loving God is.
By Hannah Smith
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