All four Gospels record the extravagant and costly Service of Mary to Jesus when she anointed his feet with costly ointment for His upcoming burial. It was by her a prophetic act. Jesus insists that the story is to be heard everywhere the Gospel message is given. Genuine Christian service flows from a heart transformed by Jesus Christ. While many churches emphasise activity and programmes, true discipleship begins with sitting at the Lord's feet and learning from Him, as Mary did. Her costly offering of perfume presents a powerful pattern - she served extravagantly because she loved deeply, having experienced Christ's life-changing power in His raising her brother Lazarus from the grave. The Lord desires this same depth of relationship with all His followers, where service springs naturally from a heart of gratitude and love. Theologically, we should always keep the Gospel together with the call that discipleship makes for us to serve. The Gospel works both to turn people into disciples and to motivate their service.