What is the purpose of a foot washing service?

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Originally Posted by LifeUncommon

I was raised Pentecostal, so I have been to my share of foot washing services. But I have never understood their purpose.

I know th story of Jesus washing the feet as an act of humility and service. But what does mimicking that passage do for us?

When Jesus did it, it was needful and had significance. When we splash warm water on clean feet, it just seems silly at best, and a mockery at worst. We are in no way serving people by doing that.

It seems more fitting, if we want to serve like Jesus did, that we would find a needed and humble task and do that in rememberance of how he served.

But maybe I'm missing another point besides service. All constructive comments are welcome!

I think you are on the right track. There is a lesson or principle being taught and that is humble acts of service to your brothers. Wash his dirty car not his clean feet.