Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Serving God by Serving The (His) Church

Serving God is one of the most important principles of our faith. As believers, we are expected to serve the Church with a joyful spirit. Here are some scriptures that reference serving and how we are to serve His Church.

Hebrews 6:10:
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

Galatians 5:13:
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

John 12:26:
Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

Matthew 23:11:
The greatest among you will be your servant.

Mark 10:45:
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

2 Chronicles 15:7:
But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”

1 Peter 4:10:
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

Romans 12:9-13:
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Proverbs 11:25:
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

Colossians 3:23-24:
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward and that the Master you are serving is Christ.”   

Titus 3:8:
This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.” 


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