Live As Servants

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Be a shepherd of God’s flock, give an example that others may follow, not because you must, but because you are willing and eager to serve, just as Jesus serves as your shepherd. Christ will see and reward your good deeds. Even if on earth you receive no rewards, you will indeed prosper. Live as servants.

Those who give one of these little ones a cup of cold water because they are my followers will truly get their reward. Matthew 10:42

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. Mark 10:45

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 1 Corinthians 9:19

My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love. Galatians 5:13

Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. Live as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:16

Now I have something to say to the elders in your group. I also am an elder. I have seen Christ’s sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be shown to us. I beg you to shepherd God’s flock, for whom you are responsible. Watch over them because you want to, not because you are forced. That is how God wants it. Do it because you are happy to serve, not because you want money. 1 Peter 5:1-2

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