Thematic Bible: Guests advices to
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Social life » Guests advices to » Washing the feet of
And turning to the woman, he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came to your house; you did not give me any water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with tears and wiped them with her hair.
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Then he poured water into the basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, wiping them with the towel that was about his waist.
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and have a good reputation for Christian service, such as bringing up children, being hospitable to strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping people in distress, or devoting herself to any form of doing good.
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Social life » Guests advices to » Anointing of
And Mary took a pound of choice perfume, very costly, and poured it on Jesus' feet, and then wiped his feet with her hair, and the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
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Social life » Guests advices to » Not to be critical of food
If one of the heathen invites you to his house, and you wish to go, eat whatever is served, without raising any question, as far as conscience is concerned.
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Social life » Guests advices to » Not to prolong visits
Social life » Guests advices to » Not to seek social pre-eminence
"When someone invites you to a wedding supper, do not take the best place, for someone more distinguished than you are may have been invited, and your host will come and say to you 'Make room for this man,' and then you will proceed in confusion to take the poorest place.