As we serve God, our eyes have to stay on Him and on the goal of true and biblical ministry, without need for repayment or earthly reward or yes, even human gratitude. Service is not about what we can gain, but what we lose in us for our soul’s sake—selfishness, pride, lust for power—and what we give to the kingdom to contribute to God’s great plan. Serve, and don’t worry about elevation. It is a powerful Jesus-first offering.
