Feet Washing

I used to attend a church that encouraged members be part of washing of the saints' feet (John 13:1-17). The purpose of feetwashing is this: Jesus asked us to do. "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet" (John 13:14). When Jesus washed His disciples' feet, He gave an example. It was an example to be followed in practice, not merely known (John 13:12-17). We do this because Jesus set an example because He simply did it. We don't view this as a commandment. It's something Jesus asked us to do, in my view that Jesus STRONGLY encourage us when He said: "ye also ought to wash one another's feet." Another reason for feet washing, is reminds us of our need for daily cleansing from sin. It's a time of introspection and self-examination. Jesus wants us to remember that even though believers have been forgiven for all sin--past, present, and future--we must appropriate His cleansing power and forgiveness on a daily basis. Its a very bonding moment to do feet washing with fellow believers in Christ.