Serving Others

>> Verses to Scan (NIV)

  • Romans 12:4-8 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
  • Ephesians 4:11-12 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up . . .

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>> Thoughts to Ponder

  • Don’t think you have to whip up a desire to serve others out of thin air. Ask God to give you a heart for serving. Hebrews 13:20–21 talks about how God equips those who serve him.
  • Ready to get out of your comfort zone and serve others? Ask your youth leader what ministry opportunities are available in your church. Talk seriously with him or her or with your senior pastor about your desire to put compassion into action.

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