And here let us observe in passing, that when we are in need ourselves of feet washing in order to be restored, it is not the moment for us to attempt to wash our brethren’s feet. The man himself must be clean who would sprinkle the water of purification on one who had been defiled by a dead body (Num. 19). If we lack vigilance in our walk, we lose not only the communion consequent upon it, but the great privilege of service toward others.
Christian Truth, Vol. 33