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Romans 12:1-8 (NASB2020). “Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.
For just as we have many parts in one body and all the body’s parts do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually parts of one another.
However, since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to use them properly: if prophecy, in proportion to one’s faith; if service, in the act of serving; or the one who teaches, in the act of teaching; or the one who exhorts, in the work of exhortation; the one who gives, with generosity; the one who is in leadership, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.”
“The Act of Serving” by In Touch Ministries:
“If you want to serve others but don't know how, just listen to the Holy Spirit's gentle prompts.”
“Spiritual gifts assessments are popular for good reason—learning about ourselves is interesting, especially when it comes to our role in the church. In today’s passage, however, Paul says we shouldn’t just know our gifts; we must “use them properly” (v. 6, emphasis added). So let’s spend the next four days looking at a few that he mentions, beginning with service.
The apostle, whose writing can be somewhat verbose, tells us the proper way to serve is “in the act of serving” (v. 7). That may not seem like much to go on, but there’s a beauty in the precision of his statement. He’s saying there aren’t fancy rules to abide by when helping others—the proper way to serve is simply to serve.
The Greek term Paul uses to mean “service” offers some clarity. At its most basic level, diakonia (from which we get the word “deacon”) means “waiting tables.” It refers to the idea of “active service, done with a willing attitude.” Furthermore, New Testament writers often use it in conjunction with the Greek term pístis (see v. 6), which means “faith, trust, or confidence.”
What does this mean for us? We’re to help willingly and in faith, knowing the Holy Spirit empowers us. He will tell us what must be done and how. All we need to do is follow His lead and pitch in whenever and wherever we’re called. It’s as simple as that!”
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Loving the unlovable
Believers already hold the key to overcoming worldly strife.
As believers, we know that the commandment we have been charged with is simply to love. It sounds so simple, and yet when we consider the state of the world and the social environment in which we live, we see what appear to be unlovable people everywhere. There is rumor and inuendo prevalent through personal social media, criticism and…
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#bible#christ#command#commandments#compassion#core of the bible#galatians 5#jesus#love#matthew 22#messiah#romans 1#romans 13#sermon on the mount#serving others#ten commandments#titus 3#torah#yeshua
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Sinere te ab improbis opprimi, Nolite te bastardes carborundorum, ut sis servus ad omnes
Sinere te ab improbis opprimi
Years ago, my mother gave a talk on what it means to be a servant. The Doubter, the Denier, and the Traitor all sat down at the table, and each had their feet washed by their Master. I am pretty good at serving and taking care of myself, my family, and my friends.
But Jesus washed the feet of all of his disciples, even those of the one who would betray him.
Am I willing to serve the backstabbers,…
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#essay#footwashing#Jesus#last supper#loving enemies#Maundy Tgursday#reflection#Servant Leadership#Serving Others
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March 16, 2024 Verse Of The Day
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if all you do is serve yourself
you will never be satisfied
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Serving Others at
The Stove and Table
“Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, and on the way he took the Twelve to one side and said to them, ‘Now we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man is about to be handed over to the chief priests and scribes.
They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the pagans to be mocked and scourged and crucified; and on the third day he will rise again.’
Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came with her sons to make a request of him, and bowed low; and he said to her, ‘What is it you want?’
She said to him, ‘Promise that these two sons of mine may sit one at your right hand and the other at your left in your kingdom.’ ‘
You do not know what you are asking’ Jesus answered. ‘Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?’
They replied, ‘We can.’
‘Very well,’ he said ‘you shall drink my cup, but as for seats at my right hand and my left, these are not mine to grant; they belong to those to whom they have been allotted by my Father.’
When the other ten heard this they were indignant with the two brothers.
But Jesus called them to him and said, ‘You know that among the pagans the rulers lord it over them, and their great men make their authority felt. This is not to happen among you. No; anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’
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In an esoteric culinary perspective, this passage can be interpreted as a symbolic feast of teachings and lessons.
Jesus preparing to ascend to Jerusalem can be seen as the chef leading his disciples towards a grand culinary creation, with each ingredient representing a significant element of the journey ahead.
The mention of the Son of Man being handed over and condemned to death could symbolize the sacrifice and transformation required in the process of creating something truly remarkable.
The request made by the mother of Zebedee's sons for her sons to sit at Jesus' right and left hand in his kingdom may be likened to the quest for recognition and privilege in the culinary world.
Jesus' response, questioning if they can drink from his cup, could represent the challenges and sacrifices that come with seeking such high positions in the culinary realm.
The lesson on servant leadership that Jesus imparts to his disciples can be seen as a reminder that true greatness in the culinary world comes not from holding positions of power, but from humbly serving and nourishing others.
Just as Jesus came to serve and give his life as a ransom, chefs are called to serve through their craft and creations, enriching the lives of others through their culinary talents.
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Service
Before I retired, I had dreams of living in an RV and traveling across America, seeing the places I still haven’t gotten to. I enjoy traveling and have been fortunate enough to have been to forty-nine of the fifty United States. I have also been to a few international locations. Hong Kong has been my favorite so far.
One of my hair-brain thoughts was to contact Sonic Drive-In and see if I could…
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Humility - Mark 9:35
He sat down, called the twelve disciples over to him, and said, “Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else.”
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Christian Actions Speak Loudly in Harmonyville
In the serene outskirts of Harmonyville, a small cottage nestled amidst nature was home to an old man named Samuel Turner. Samuel, a wise and seasoned soul, had lived through decades of societal changes and witnessed the evolution of his beloved town. Living next door was a young man named Alex Bennett, whose profound wisdom was attributed to a life lived by Biblical standards and a genuine…
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I saw this on FB today and I wanna try and express something about it. Like, you know the curbcutter effect? Where when curbcuts are put in it benefits everyone (bicyclists, people with baby strollers etc) and not just disabled people?
There is also whatever the opposite of the curbcutter effect is. And this is that.
This isn't just anti-adhd/autism propaganda... this is anti-child propaganda.
Kids have developmentally appropriate ways that they need to move their bodies and express themselves and sitting perfectly still staring straight ahead is not natural or good for ANY CHILD.
Don't get me wrong, I was punished unduly as a kid for being neurodivergent (and other types of kid will ALSO be punished unduly for it... Black kids come to mind) and thus UNABLE to perform this -- but even the kids who ARE able to perform this type of behavior are not SERVED WELL by it. They don't benefit from it.
This is bad for everyone.
The idea that bc some kids may be capable of complying with unfair expectations, those expectations don't hurt them... is a dangerous idea. Compliance isn't thriving. Expectation of compliance isn't fair treatment.
#theres a lot of things lately that make me think of this where#people will act like theres this class of people not harmed by something#(laws undermining bodily autonomy come to mind!!!!!)#and its like -- no. the consequences will be worse for some people#but no one is ultimately served by the erosion of bodily autonomy like there is not a class of people who benefit from that#same with lack of right to privacy#there isnt a DEMOGRAPHIC of people who benefit from certain things#there are systems that do. and there may be a handful of individuals who benefit partially or FOR NOW#until those systems are turned against them#i think its important to remind people in certain privileged demographics that like#certain things do benefit them#and others DON'T#you may suffer less statistically but it doesnt benefit you!#its BAD SOCIETALLY.
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1 Peter 4:10 (NIV). “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10 (NLT). “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
#1 peter 4:10#spiritual gifts#serving others#bible#christian blog#god#belief in god#faith in god#jesus#belief in jesus#faith in jesus#encouragement#bible verses#biblequotes#keep the faith#make him known
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Either You’re Serious, Or You’re Not
Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you – Pray without ceasing – Do what you know is right
By Rob Pue, Publisher – Wisconsin Christian News
In my work, I do a fair amount of counseling with individuals, couples and families dealing with some very troubling issues in their lives. I also do pre-marital counseling when I’m asked to perform a wedding ceremony. This type of work was never in my plan…
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#Bible study#Christians in name only#Holy Spirit#Marriage#Prayer#serving others#Spirit led believers#the biblical worldview
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wow how amazing is God. on the first day of the first month where allllllll my needs are met, he puts me in a position to give to someone whose needs aren’t being met for the very first time. I love that. I love God. and I love that i’m in a position to give bc I haven’t been in a while.
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Heiwa Haiku 692
You want to stand out? Then be a servant to all. Be content. Be you.Matthew 23:11 MSG
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November 27, 2023 Verse Of The Day
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#1 Peter 4:10#Abilities#administering God&039;s grace#Faithful#Gifts#Serving Others#Talents#using abilities#Verse of the Day
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You don't have to help everyone
But you can help the person in front of you.
But you can help the person in front of you.
We often get overwhelmed when we see a problem. “There are so many people suffering from this. I don’t even know where to start.”
That thinking paralyzes us from taking any action. Because we can’t understand how we can possibly solve the big issue, we do nothing.
The solution is simple: help the person in front of you. Right now. In this…
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