Posts Tagged ‘ Serve ’
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Romans 12:10, ESV
Let us love like our Lord who came to us, served us, died for us, and helps us even now.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10, ESV
Let us give thanks to God for every opportunity we get to serve others, especially within our family in Christ: the Church.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace
1 Peter 4:10, ESV
Let us remember to thank God for the gifts He gives us and that we can serve His body faithfully. His gifts are not for us individually but for all of us to grow in Christ.
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:11, ESV
Our God cares for us and tends us. May we worship Him in following Him as He tends to all people by joining in His work.
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24, ESV
With all the differing ideas in our world, we obey the command of God to “work and tend” the land. We don’t answer to people (though we should have answers). We work as worship to God.
“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
God’s plan is the redemption of His people and this world, and Jesus not only redeemed us but at the example for us. We are to serve God by serving others, even to the point of laying down our lives to draw others to Christ’s redemption.
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
Our God made us. He wrote our DNA and formed us. How much does He deserve our praise? Should we not want to strive to serve Him faithfully?
For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1, ESV
Christ has freed us from the hold of sin that we might choose to serve God and love others with His love.
Only in Christ can we find true freedom. Let us share Him with everyone.
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Psalm 127:1, ESV
We want to do great things for God – start ministries, care for the poor, plant churches – but without a foundation in prayer and God’s Word, seeking His will in all things, we may be wasting our efforts.
Seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13, ESV
What is the meaning of life?
To love and obey God.
How?
By loving others.
a simple man of God 