Spirit of Organization

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am becoming acquainted with the writings of the Danish philosopher and theologian, Søren Kierkegaard. In this post, I share a passage that hit me pretty hard as I read it. He has reminded me that ministry to the needy is the heart of true religion. In this passage from Training in Christianity, Kierkegaard is talking about Jesus' invitation to "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give your rest" (Matthew 11:28, KJV). As you read it, think about your organization's policies and practices regarding the disabled and the forgotten of our society. Do our organizations have peripheral vision, the ability to see the people who are suffering? Or are we so busy striving for our own success that we overlook the needs of the hurting who live all around us?