Biblical Service

Mississippi College Introduction Serving based on motivation by the Word of God is greater than serving from any other motivation. Note: Not statistics, sob stories, punishment or guilt. Why? - The Authority of the Scripture 2 Peter 1:19-21
19 And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someones own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

Main Point: The words written in the Bible are perfect words from God. Because of this, the Bible is the most reliable means we have to know what God desires us to do. Informational - What does the Bible say about serving? Proverbs 31:8-9
8 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

James 2:14-17

14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

[Jesus Perspective] Matthew 29:11

11 The greatest among you shall be your servant.

Main Point: From the Old Testament to the New, serving the poor is clearly instructed. Jesus even believed that those who served were the greatest among us.

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Reasoning - Why is service so important? 1 Corinthians 9:19

19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.

1 Peter 4:8-11
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of Gods varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God suppliesin order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Main Point: Service is so important because it gives God glory, which is should be the chief aim of all those who believe in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Application - What should we do? Meditate over scripture. Seek Holy Spirit. Pray Psalm 19. Dismissal/Begin Worship & Prayer

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