Christ demonstrated his love by serving others, even offering his life to save yours. Greatness in the kingdom of heaven consists in doing, rather than in being, and in doing for others, rather than for yourself. Greatness rises out of service. Only those who are truly great are the servants of mankind. Act as a child of God and rely on his strength. Serve not only to honor Christ, but also to continue his work, spreading the Word. Serve the flock.
Jesus called all the followers together and said, You know that the rulers of the non-Jewish people love to show their power over the people. And their important leaders love to use all their authority. But it should not be that way among you. Whoever wants to become great among you must serve the rest of you like a servant. Whoever wants to become first among you must serve the rest of you like a slave. In the same way, the Son of Man did not come to be served. He came to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many people. Matthew 20:25-28
Whoever is your servant is the greatest among you. Whoever makes himself great will be made humble. Whoever makes himself humble will be made great. Matthew 23:11-12
If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash each other’s feet. I did this as an example so that you should do as I have done for you. John 13:14-15
You should produce much fruit and show that you are my followers, which brings glory to my Father. John 15:8
Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace. 1 Peter 4:10
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