The Amish see this attitude and habit of uffgevva exemplified by Jesus Christ, who willingly surrendered his life for the sake of others. “Christ was a king who lived and acted as a servant,” explains Kline. “He submitted himself to God so completely that he never tried to do his own will by using his power to manipulate and force others.” For Kline, “It is the church’s intention and calling to give this principle bodily form by living it out in everyday life.”
