James Moore was invited to participate in a "Career Day on Campus" at one of the colleges in the Southwest. He was asked to be part of a panel discussion. Panelists were to discuss, "How Faith Influences Your Choice of a Career." First, panelists were asked to introduce themselves and mention their particular vocations. It was all rather routine. One woman gave her name and said, "I'm an attorney." A man gave his name and said, "I'm in business. I own a computer company." A woman gave her name and said, "I'm in real estate." When it was Dr. Moore's turn he said, "I'm a minister." The person seated next to him was a doctor. The doctor's statement changed that mundane situation into a special and sacred moment.

The doctor addressed the students, "We are here today to talk about vocation." He told them that the word vocation actually meant "calling." "Well," the doctor told them, "my calling is to be a Christian...and one of the ways to do that is through the practice of medicine." James Moore reflected afterwards, "That doctor wasn't being pompous or arrogant. He was a humble man who had a strong sense of partnership with God." His life was a success, but his first priority was service. Jesus said, "All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted." The Pharisees had forgotten their true sand elevated themselves above their calling.