'Service' in the Bible

So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],

for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as [a service] to the Lord.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with respect for authority, and with a sincere heart [seeking to please them], as [service] to Christ—

not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

So that you may know what has happened to me and how I am doing, Tychicus, our dear brother and a faithful minister in service to the Lord, will tell you everything.