RENDERING SERVICE
RENDERING SERVICE
LUKE 15:29, 22:26, HEBREW 12:28
INTRODUCTION:
To serve is to discharge a duty or function, to hold an office, to be a helping hand, to be a servant. When you serve, you are a channel of blessing.
PEOPLE WE SHOULD SERVE
- God: Exodus 23:25, Matt. 4:10.
- Those in Authority: Romans 13:1-7, Titus 3:1.
- The Body of Christ. His church. 1 Tim. 3:15.
- Our parents: Eph. 6:1-3, Col. 3:20.
- Our neighbour: Matt. 22:37-39.
- One another in the faith: Gal. 6:1-3, 9-10.
SCRIPTURAL STANDARD FOR SERVICE
- We are to serve in Love. Col. 3:14, John 13:34-35.
- We are to serve with a sincere heart. Acts 6:3, Prov. 28:20, Col. 3:22-24.
- We are to serve acceptably and reverently. Heb. 12:28, Psalm 2:11.
- We are to serve with joy and gladness Psalm 100:2
- We are to serve sacrificially Phil. 2:5-6, James 5:10
- We are to serve with patience James 5:11, Heb. 6:12
- We are to serve with humility and humour. 1 Peter 5:5-6, Phil. 2:7-8