Thematic Bible: The duty of serving men
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Service » The duty of serving men » Performed in humility
Then Mary took a pound of expensive perfume, made of the purest oil, and poured it on Jesus' feet, and wiped them with her hair; and the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
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And I solemnly say to you, no one who gives a cup of cold water to one of the least of my disciples, because he is a disciple, will ever fail to get his reward."
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When they arrived, he said to them: "You know how I lived among you all the time from the day I first set foot in the province of Asia, and how I continued to serve the Lord with all humility and in tears, through the trials that befell me because of the plots of the Jews.
Service » The duty of serving men » It lightens life's burdens
So then whenever we have an opportunity, let us practice doing good to everybody, but especially to the members of the family of faith.
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Practice bearing one another's burdens, and in this way carry out the law of Christ.
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Service » The duty of serving men » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Which one of these three do you think proved himself a real neighbor to the man who fell into the robbers' hands?" He said, "The one who took pity on him." Jesus said to him, "Go and practice it yourself."
Service » The duty of serving men » It ennobles life
but this is not to be the case among you. Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to hold the first positions among you must be everybody's slave.
Service » Christ's encouraged » The duty of serving men
but this is not to be the case among you. Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to hold the first positions among you must be everybody's slave.
Service » The duty of serving men » It demonstrates love
Jesus again said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, are you really devoted to me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I tenderly love you." Jesus said to him, "Then be a shepherd to my sheep."
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Service » The duty of serving men » It is Christlike
If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you too ought to wash one another's feet.
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