A few years ago, I was visiting my parents. When church ended, I went to pick up my dad from the nursery where he was serving as a nursery worker. As we were walking out of the building, I told him we should use the closest exit. He asked “why” and I replied, “So we don't have to talk to people”. He replied by quoting Charles Dickens, “My business, my business, mankind was my business.” He wasn't about to let me get out of interacting with others. He has always viewed his circumstances and gifts as given by God to help with His work and His glory. I've often thought of this simple yet meaningful teaching moment.
