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Originally Posted by Esaias
Jesus did something out of the ordinary. The disciples did not expect it.
Jesus said his disciples OUGHT to do this to one another. Therefore we OUGHT to do it.
Jesus gave us an example, that we should do as he did.
If one does not practice footwashing, one is not doing what they OUGHT to do, nor is one following Jesus' example.
Jesus taught and demonstrated humility, agape, and service in many ways other than footwashing. Therefore when he says we OUGHT TO WASH ONE ANOTHER'S FEET he is not speaking metaphorically.
One cannot wash one another's feet by not washing one another's feet.
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I see this position like Catholic sacraments. Instead of seeing the overall point of Christ's actions and how we should serve one another in all things, we enshrine the literal act and make it a ritual. But if you think it adds virtue to your walk... feel free to do it.
I'd also like to point out... no where do we see foot washing as an ordinance in the recorded history of the church (Acts of the Apostles) or the Epistles. So it's quite unlike baptism and the Lord's Supper, which we do see as common observances.