Christians should serve others without fear or expectations in a multireligious society, says Theo-dosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan, the supreme head of the Kerala-based Mar Thoma Church.
“Whatever place you are, try to do something for the betterment of people around you,” the prelate said while addressing the vale-dictory function of Jaipur’s Mar Thoma parish’s golden jubilee.
The metropolitan, who was the chief guest, urged the parish community to develop a plan to support all the people around.
He also asked the parish community what it has done for the wider community for all the blessings it has received in the last 50 years.
‘Try to do big things for God. One should understand what God is expecting from us and submit ourselves to God’s plan. Spread-ing the message of love makes a parish relevant,” he added.
While interacting with the church executive committee the previous day, the metropolitan said, “In the present multi religious and pluralistic context in India, Christians should spread the message of love, and extend dedicated service to the wider community, without any fear and without expecting anything in return.”
Mumtaz Masih, the chairman of the Rajasthan government’s Voluntary Sector Development Centre, who was the guest of honour at the function, reminded the gathering that the foundation of Christianity is love. “Love means service to others, whether it is in the area of education or health or any other sector. We should reach out to the people in need,” he added.