Thematic Bible: The duty of serving men
Thematic Bible
Service » The duty of serving men » Performed in humility
Then Mary taking a pound of unadulterated balm of nard, very valuable, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
And whosoever shall give to one of these little ones, if but a cup of cold water to drink, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
And when they were come unto him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the very first day in which I entered into Asia, how I have been among you at every season, serving the Lord with all humility, and with many tears and trials, which have befallen me through the lying in wait of the Jews:
Service » The duty of serving men » It lightens life's burdens
Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.
Verse Concepts
LiberalityGiving, Of TimeAdoption, descriptions ofFamily, Showing God's RelationshipFaithfulness, In Human Relationshipsethics, personalChristiansBelieversMoney, Stewardship OfOpportunities, In LifePoverty, Attitudes TowardsPresent, TheWasteWatchfulness, Of BelieversWorldlinessGenerosity, Used TowardsSaints, Care For The PoorBrotherly LoveCaringCaring For Others
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Service » The duty of serving men » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Which then of these three do you suppose to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers' hands? And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.
Service » The duty of serving men » It ennobles life
But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant: and whosoever will be first, let him be the servant of all.
Service » Christ's encouraged » The duty of serving men
But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant: and whosoever will be first, let him be the servant of all.
Service » The duty of serving men » It demonstrates love
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
Service » The duty of serving men » It is Christlike
If therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the Master; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.