140 likes | 325 Views
Qualities of a Servant of God. A true servant:. Thinks about others Philippians 2:3-4 Again, consider Jesus – Phil. 2:5-8 1 Corinthians 10:24. A true servant:. Is always available There when needed When are you available? To whom are you available?
E N D
A true servant: Thinks about others Philippians 2:3-4 Again, consider Jesus – Phil. 2:5-8 1 Corinthians 10:24
A true servant: • Is always available • There when needed • When are you available? To whom are you available? • Rom. 12:20 (Prov. 25:21-22), 2 Timothy 2:4 • The rich – ready to share – 1 Tim. 6:18, • We are different - Matt. 5:46-48
A true servant: • Is attentive • We are to be alert, sober • Do we WANT to serve? • Are we looking for opportunities? • Jesus needed to go preach in other places Luke 4:43Titus 3:8, John 4:33-35
A true servant: • Never makes excuses • Typically, we do what we want to do! • IF we don’t want to do something, we make excuses! • NO excuses! • What excuse could the priest and Levite make? Luke 10:29-37 • God does not appreciate excuses! Luke 9:57-62
A true servant: • Is clothed in humility • Pride can keep us from serving • Romans 12:3, Don’t think too highly of yourself • Proverbs 25:27 • Matthew 10:24, Mark 10 43, Acts 20:19 • Luke 17:10, we are still unprofitable!
A true servant: • Is dependable • 1 Corinthians 4:2, faithful stewards • Consistent in one’s conduct • Cf. Matthew 25:19-23 • We will do our best – Colossians 3:23, Eccl. 9:10, 1 Corinthians 10:31
A true servant: • Gladly serves • Attitude (heart) of a servant • Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:15Philippians 2:17-18 • Psalm 100:1-2 – We ARE serving the Lord! Cf. Matthew 25:31-46, 10:42
A true servant: • Does his best with what he can • 1 Peter 4:10-11, minister with the ability He supplies • Cf. Mark 14:8, “She has done what she could” • God never expects more that what we can do!
How can I serve? • Pray for them – James 5:16, Matt. 5:44 • Physically-if you have ability, help! Cf. James 2:14-18 • Be there when you are needed – be willing to listen
How can I serve? Encourage – Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thess. 5:14 Seek to teach them – can you think of a better way to serve? Consider Paul 1 Corinthians 9:22-23
How can I serve? • Note: You can’t do everything! Cf. Matt. 26:11 • But do what you can! • At times, you can say, “No!” Priorities • Since we are all servants, don’t overly burden your brethren – Gal. 5:13!
If you want to be viewed “great” in God’s eyes, be a servant! • That is what the Lord’s body needs more AND that is what the world needs to see – Matthew 5:16