The episode of "Friends" where Phoebe is trying to do something nice without getting anything in return is hilarious, but there's definitely some truth in the idea that do-gooders enjoy do-gooding because it makes us feel good.
I offered to help a scooter-bound lady in the grocery store yesterday but she wasn't having any part of it. Not content with a no, thank you, she yelled that she didn't need my help and I felt humiliated in front of everyone in the produce section and worse, my three children.
I won't hesitate to offer next time I see what I think is a need, though I might cower a little. But I sure as shot will be thinking a whole lot more about the person to whom I'm offering assistance than about myself.
And that's not a bad thing.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
I'm sorry you were yelled at. That's just wrong.
But it makes me see Jesus in you - think of how many times He was yelled at (or worse) for trying to help someone.
Keep your head up.
Post a Comment