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Originally Posted by freeatlast

There is no way to take the verse and Timothy and know it was in referenc eto a footwashing "service" or anything close to what the Lord did to the disciples at the Lords Supper.

It was used to know if a widow in that time had and was humbly serving others.

It more than likely referes to common household footwashing that widely practiced as a CUSTOM in that day.

Originally Posted by Felicity

Exactly, and like I said in a previous post there are lots of ways we can demonstrate humility without going through a ritual i.e. washing feet which is never done in our culture because the 'world' we live in is different than that of the Middle East, there isn't the need for it here, and it's really just a sham. There are much more down to earth ways that really matters and makes a difference in peoples lives than washing their feet because someone has told us to do it.

It's really about service to others -- being willing to serve.

Amen to both posts...