32 Bible Verses about Serving
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If it is to minister to others, let us devote ourselves to our ministry; the teacher to his teaching,
Do not you know that those who do the work of the Temple live on what comes from the Temple, and that those who serve at the altar share the offerings with the altar?
And Jesus answered him: "Scripture says--'Thou shalt do homage to the Lord thy God, and worship him only.'"
But Martha was distracted by the many preparations that she was making. So she went up to Jesus and said: "Master, do you approve of my sister's leaving me to make preparations alone? Tell her to help me."
If a man is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant shall be also. If a man is ready to serve me, my Father will honor him.
For such persons are not serving Christ, our Master, but are slaves to their own appetites; and, by their smooth words and flattery, they deceive simple-minded people.
The Twelve, therefore, called together the general body of the disciples and said to them: "It is not well for us to see to the distribution at the tables and neglect God's Message.
No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
Which is the greater--the master at the table or his servant? Is not it the master at the table? Yet I myself am among you as one who serves.
Brothers, I want you to realize that what has happened to me has actually served to forward the Good News.
Give your service heartily and cheerfully, as working for the Master and not for men;
Just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
He who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of his fellow men.
God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,
Of this Good News I became a minister, in virtue of the charge with which God entrusted me in the exercise of his power--
Topics on Serving
Animals Serving Human Needs
Matthew 21:2-3"Go to the village facing you," he said, "and you will immediately find an ass tethered, with a foal by her side; untie her, and lead her here for me.
Not Serving God
Romans 1:25For they had substituted a lie for the truth about God, and had reverenced and worshiped created things more than the Creator, who is to be praised for ever. Amen.
Serving Christ
Romans 14:18He who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of his fellow men.
Serving God
Matthew 6:24No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
Serving Groups
Romans 15:25Just now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem, to take help to Christ's People there.
Serving Individuals
2 Timothy 4:11There is no one but Luke with me. Pick up Mark on your way, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in my work.
Serving Jesus
Colossians 3:24Since you know that it is from the Master that you will receive the inheritance which will be your recompense. You are serving Christ, the Master.
Serving One's Own Gods
Philippians 3:19The end of such men is Ruin; for their appetites are their God, and they glory in their shame; their minds are given up to earthly things.
Serving People
1 Peter 4:10Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.
Serving The Church
Romans 12:7If it is to minister to others, let us devote ourselves to our ministry; the teacher to his teaching,
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