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“even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.“
Matthew 20:28, ESV
We tend toward selfishness, but God has given us the example of sacrificial love and servant-hood towards each other and (as well as for) God.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4, ESV
It is because of sin – individually and collectively – that we face hard times. Our God has given us His peace and a firm hope to endure and overcome through the cross of Christ.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3:17, ESV
On our own, we stand condemned. Jesus came to offer redemption from condemnation and hope for salvation and eternal life, if we are humble enough to accept it.
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1, ESV
God has revealed Himself in multiple ways, most especially through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. Faith is not blind, and it provides hope for the next life.
And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Galatians 5:24, ESV
We like to think we know best, but God calls us to a higher standard of His perfection. We must deny our own ways and take up His.
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17, ESV
As much as we like to think we have it all figured out, we need each other to correct, encourage, and help each other through life.
Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:4, ESV
When we think we know better than everyone, we are more likely to fail.
Trust our Creator and His promises rather than merely following our own knowledge and wisdom.
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Psalm 139:13-14, ESV
We don’t know our own bodies as much as we might like to think we do.
God, however, knows us intimately – mind, body, soul – and we have been called by Him to know Him.
Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.
3 John 1:11, ESV
Too much knowledge puffs up, and we like to think we know more than we do. Then we copy what feels right to us rather than what may be true. Let us seek God and His wisdom, knowing that He alone is good and true.
a simple man of God 