" To neglect receiving kindness and help is to isolate oneself, to rob others of opportunity, and to deprive oneself of sustenance. Our example in this is the ultimate Servant Jesus, who came to serve but graciously accepted the service of others—people like His hosts Mary and Martha, the use of the colt He rode into Jerusalem, and others. "

― J. Oswald Sanders , Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Discipleship, Spiritual Maturity Set of 3 Sanders books