Ephesians 6:5-9 Final (2)
David “Buck” Fleming
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How this passage points to Christ: In the context of the Bible, Christ is the ultimate servant leader, who humbled Himself and took on the role of a servant for our sake (Philippians 2:7). This passage foreshadows the gospel's implications on how we relate to one another and serves as an invitation to emulate Christ's servanthood in our lives, reflecting His character in our relationships and work.
Big Idea: The big idea of this sermon is that every act of service is an opportunity to reflect Christ’s love and authority, transforming the mundane into a sacred calling. Through this perspective, we honor our roles and serve others with a heart set on glorifying God.
Thank STEVE, ELDERS and everyone!
(Introduction - 5-7 minutes)
In preparing for this week's message, I was reminded of when I got my first job. I had just turned 16, gotten my driver's license, and immediately went over to the local Dairy Queen in Overton, Texas, to apply. I was hired that day, for the princely sum of $3.05 an hour.
DAIRY QUEEN SLIDE
I was super excited because one of the guys in our church had agreed to sell me his truck—a real fixer-upper—for $700, as soon as I got a job. That afternoon, I called Mr. Curtis, and my mom took me by his house to pick it up.
TRUCK SLIDE
It was an old Chevy pickup, a real beauty. It was a standard, with three on the tree. If you shifted too slowly, the gears would catch in the middle position, and you'd have to get out and jiggle the transmission link under the hood to get it back into gear!
That evening, my dad and I talked insurance. The plan was liability only, since it was an old truck. He added me and the truck to their insurance the next day; the rate increase—$35 a month—would be my responsibility. We also talked gas. We lived in a rural community about ten miles outside of town. The truck averaged about 12 miles per gallon. So, going back and forth to work wouldn't take much—about two gallons! Gas was only .87 at the time, so about $2.00 each shift. Working three shifts a week was about $25.00 a month just for gas.
Wow, so here I was, starting work, in my "new to me" truck. I realized I now owed Mr. Curtis, my dad, and Chevron a total of $135 a month. My part-time job at Dairy Queen, at $3.05 an hour, brought in about $144 a month. Suddenly, the excitement of the truck was tempered by the reality of responsibility. My first lesson in life as a bondservant – to one degree or another, we are all bound in servanthood to others.
My next lesson, and probably the one that has stuck with me in the most profound way, occurred about a month into the job. I was working one Saturday, and there was a fry cook, Johnny. Johnny told a joke, and we got to laughing. Not wanting to be left out, I told a joke I had recently heard without giving it any thought. Immediately after telling the joke, Johnny looked at me and said, "I thought you were a Christian." I can't recall the joke, but I can still hear the tone of Johnny's voice, the look on his face. "I thought you were a Christian." Those words hit me like a ton of bricks, and have stuck with me.
(Transition)
I was excited about my first job, but I quickly learned that work came with responsibility—and even more, that how I worked mattered. I learned that my actions reflected my faith. This is what Paul addresses in Ephesians 6:5-9: our work, our service, and our leadership are ultimately acts of worship to Christ."
I know I am not alone in having these types of experiences, If we stop and think, we can all realize that there are those we are serving and there are those we are leading in our lives. Some by willful submission, others out of necessity/requirement. And I suspect that just like I did in front of Johnny that day, there are moments in our lives that make others doubt or wonder if we are even Christian.
(Pray and Dive in)
Father, we pray that as we look at your word this morning, that we would have the Holy Spirit speak and we could hear, that we can understand and believe, that we may walk out your truth in our lives daily.
Lets look at our Scripture again:
Ephesians 6:5–9 “Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.”
(Addressing the Historical Context - Crucial)
A Note Before We Begin:
Historical Setting: It's crucial to acknowledge the historical context of the passage. Slavery in the ancient world was different from modern slavery, but it still involved power imbalances. It is estimated that at the time of this writing nearly 1/3 of society was in some form of servitude. Paul isn’t endorsing slavery—he’s teaching how to live as Christians within that system. The focus is on serving and leading in a way that reflects Christ, no matter our position. Paul's words apply to all relationships involving service and leadership, not just slavery.
We have to be careful that we don’t approach Scripture through the lens of culture, but rather look at culture through the lens of Scripture. Elsewhere (2 Tim 3:16-17) the apostle Paul tells us that
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
It is very possible to come to any portion of the Bible in such a way as to miss the fact that the Bible is ultimately written to introduce us to Jesus—to introduce us to Jesus as the one who has done for us what we could never do for ourselves, both in living the life that God intends and in dying death in the place of sinners. It is in our awareness of who Jesus is and what Jesus has done that we are then able to come to a passage such as this and find the places of application in our lives today.
A few weeks ago Steve spoke of a man who recently was able to purchase himself out of a lifetime of slavery. This passage has a very different application for him than it does to us today here in America. While Paul speaks to the specific master-slave dynamic , the principles of servanthood, obedience, and leadership are timeless and apply to various relationships, particularly in the workplace; or anywhere anyone functions in a capacity where they serve or lead another.
When it comes to God, we are all equal.
Galatians 3:28 “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
(Thesis Statement & Gospel Summary)
As we saw in Chapter 1, Paul wrote Ephesians to the faithful in Christ, and in chapter 5 he referred to them as the light of the world. It was written specifically for those whose lives have been transformed by the working of the gospel. Let’s remember the heart of the Gospel:
We are all sinners, falling short of God’s perfect standard (Romans 3:23).
We don’t earn God’s favor through our good works; it’s a free gift, offered through Jesus Christ. He lived a perfect life, died for our sins, and rose again, so that we could be reconciled to God (Romans 5:8).
Through this undeserved grace, Once accepted, the Holy Spirit indwells the life of an individual and changes everything, including the way they think. Through His working we are empowered to serve and lead in a way that honors Him.
the gospel changes our view of things, and it is a change that is a wonderful change, but it is a radical change.
Our work, our service, therefore, becomes a response to His incredible love and sacrifice.
As Christians, we are called to view our work, or anywhere we may be serving others as an opportunity to serve Christ, reflecting His character in every aspect of our lives, whether we are employees or employers, followers or leaders. And this is only possible because of the grace and forgiveness we have received through the Gospel.
Last week, Steve spoke of how that changes our marriages and our family dynamics and this week we finish up the thought with how this affects or work and service to others.
So lets dig in.
I. The Heart of a Servant - How We Serve (5-8 minutes)
Ephesians 6:5–8 “Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free.”
On multiple occasions, Paul calls himself a Bondservant of Christ (Romans 1:1, Philippians 1:1, Titus 1:1) The word translated as "bondservant" is often doulos in the original Greek. It carries the idea of complete submission and devotion to a master. Paul's use of this term emphasizes his commitment to serving Christ and highlights the authority of Christ over his life. It's not a term of shame, but rather a declaration of his allegiance and purpose.
We should remember that this is a letter written to the church at Ephesus, presumably sitting side by side as this letter was given its first reading, were those who were to be found in each category: those whose role in life was within the servitude of a bondservant and those who were in the position of having slaves within their home.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ
"As you would Christ": This is the key. How would you work if Jesus were your boss? Would you slack off? Be disrespectful? No! We should approach our work with the same dedication and excellence as if we were working directly for Him. This flows from a heart transformed by the Gospel. Knowing we are loved and forgiven motivates us to serve with joy and dedication.
Obedience - Obey your earthly masters
Go the extra mile.
In Jesus’ time, Roman soldiers had the right to compel civilians to carry their packs for a mile. This was likely a common and resented experience for the Jewish people.
And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
Jesus' teaching here is about responding to hardship and injustice with generosity and going beyond what is expected. It's not just about physical distance, but about a spirit of willingness and exceeding expectations.
Reverance - with fear and trembling
Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,
What does this mean?
Recognizing His greatness: Acknowledging God's power, holiness, and majesty.
Being humble: Recognizing our own limitations and dependence on God.
Obeying His commands: Showing our reverence for God by living according to His will.
Worshipping with awe: Approaching God with a sense of wonder and respect.
Sincerity - with a sincere heart
"Sincere heart": This isn't just about outward performance. It's about our inner motivation. Are we working to impress people, or are we working to honor God? Our motivation shifts from self-promotion to honoring God. This sincerity comes from a place of gratitude for what Christ has done.
1 Samuel 16:7: God looks at the heart, not outward appearance
not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ
NOT WITH EYESERVICE AS PEOPLE PLEASURES
"Eye-service" vs. "Heart service": "Eye-service" is doing just enough to get by when the boss is watching. "Heart service" is working diligently and faithfully even when no one is looking. Which kind of worker are we? The Gospel frees us from the need to perform for human approval. We work for an audience of One.
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
This verse reminds us that our work is ultimately an act of worship, a response to God's grace.
I want to add a little side note
“Without grumbling or complaining”
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
“As bondservants of Christ (slaves)”
See ourselves indentured to Christ -
But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man
“doing the will of God from the heart”
Is our service to those in authority over us really the will of God?
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Jesus' teaching here is about responding to hardship and injustice with generosity and going beyond what is expected. It's not just about physical distance, but about a spirit of willingness and exceeding expectations.
Thats what Paul meant in
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free.”
"Whatever good anyone does": This is a broad and inclusive statement. It doesn't matter what your social status is, what your job is, or how much recognition you receive. Any act of goodness, however small or seemingly insignificant, is noticed and valued by God. This includes acts of kindness, faithfulness, integrity, diligence, and love.
"This he will receive back from the Lord": This is the core of the verse. Paul is saying that God is the ultimate rewarder. He is the one who sees and justly compensates for every good deed. This "receiving back" isn't necessarily referring to earthly rewards like promotions or praise. It points to a deeper, more significant recompense from God.
For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.
Be kingdom focused
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Eternal reward: The promise of an inheritance, a place in God's kingdom (Colossians 3:24).
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Spiritual blessings: Grace, peace, joy, and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
A clear conscience: The inner satisfaction of knowing you've done what is right.
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
Increased capacity for service: God may entrust us with more responsibilities as we demonstrate faithfulness. (Matthew 25:14-30) Parable of the Talents. Both the parable and Ephesians 6:8 point to the idea that our ultimate reward comes from God. The master's commendation ("Well done, good and faithful servant!") and the invitation to "enter into the joy of your master" suggest a reward of a different kind - one of approval, deeper relationship, and greater responsibility. It's not about earthly recognition or praise, but about being faithful stewards of what God has given us and using it for His glory.
"Whether he is a bondservant or is free": This phrase is crucial. It emphasizes that God's justice is impartial. In the context of Ephesians 6, Paul is addressing both slaves and free men. He's saying that their social status doesn't affect how God sees their good deeds. Whether someone is in a position of power or in a lowly position, their faithful service is equally valued by God. This speaks powerfully to the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of their place in society.
(Transition)
In Luke 10, Jesus sends out 72 people in groups of two to go out ahead of him healing the sick and proclaiming the kingdom of God.
“The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me.”
When the seventy-two returned, they were filled with joy. They reported to Jesus all the amazing things that happened: "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!" (Luke 10:17). They were understandably excited about the power they had been given and the success they experienced in casting out demons.
Jesus responded to their report. He acknowledged the power they had wielded, saying, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven" (Luke 10:18).
However, Jesus then shifted their focus. He said to them, "Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven" (Luke 10:20).
He wasn't dismissing their joy or minimizing the significance of their ministry. Rather, he was giving them a proper perspective. The true cause for rejoicing wasn't the display of their power or the thrill of their success, but the secure knowledge of their salvation and eternal belonging in God's kingdom. The real miracle, the truly joyous thing, was that their names were written in the book of life, guaranteeing their place in heaven.
In essence, Jesus was teaching them (and us) that successes and displays of power are secondary. The primary source of joy and the ultimate reward is the assurance of our salvation and our relationship with God.
The eternal perspective is what truly matters.
Speaking of success, what about when we become the boss or the
II. Leading with Integrity - (5-8 minutes)
Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
"Do the same to them": This means treating those we lead with the same respect, fairness, and compassion that we ourselves would want to receive. The Gospel teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). This principle should guide how we treat those we lead.
The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
"Stop your threatening": This is a direct rebuke against abusive or manipulative leadership. Christian leaders should create a positive, supportive environment, not one of fear or intimidation. Jesus modeled servant leadership. He didn't use power to dominate; He used it to serve. Jesus washed his disciples' feet (John 13). That's the model. Leading like Jesus means serving, not lording. The Gospel calls us to lead with humility and compassion.
“knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven”:
Accountability: We are all accountable to God for how we lead. He sees all, and there is no favoritism. We are all accountable to God, the ultimate Master. This should shape how we exercise authority.
So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Follow His Example
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
“and that there is no partiality with him”
Earthly Status holds no bearing with God! God shows no favoritism—we are all accountable to Him.
For God shows no partiality.
For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe.
So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
(Illustration)
Right out of college, I had my first teaching position at a small private Christian school in Mississippi. The school was underfunded and had just opened. As a new teacher, I felt like I was in over my head. I was teaching Algebra. The School administrator was a businessman who had wanted to start a Christian School as a business opportunity, see there was no option in the community currently available and thought it would be a worthwhile enterprise.
He would often come to my classroom and stand in the back with a notebook, taking notes that he would later review with me with what he thought I could be doing better. Now I personally dont mind encouragement and helpful direction, but this wasn't that. He often spoke down to me in a demeaning tone and a constant chiding of “I should have a better handle things”. Have you ever tried to lead on a room full of teenagers that really had no desire to learn algebra. Many days I left school feeling like a teaching failure, not because students who were previously failing a subject were now passing them, but that I could never do my job in a way that met my bosses expectation, which seemed to fluctuate from day to day.
why tell this story, because it brings us to our next point of how do we go about living this passage out?
III. Living it Out - 5-8 minutes
Application - (2-3 minutes)
For Employees: How does the Gospel change your perspective on your work and serve others? How can you show grace and forgiveness to those around you, even if they are difficult?
For Employers/Leaders: How can you lead with humility and compassion, reflecting the servant heart of Jesus? How can you create a workplace where grace and forgiveness are evident?
For Everyone: Remember, our identity is in Christ, not in our jobs. Our work/service is an opportunity to respond to His love and grace.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
How do we do this, especially when it's hard? Our memory verse this month helps us:
For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
We rely on the Holy Spirit, empowered by the Gospel.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
The fruit of the Spirit are the character qualities that flow from a life rooted in Christ. These are essential for both serving and leading.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
This strength comes from Christ, through the Spirit.
Dont Forget: Phil 2:14-15
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
The Spirit helps us in our weakness, interceding for us. Even when we fail, His grace is sufficient.
Paul talks about his own approach to ministry, saying he didn't rely on his own wisdom or eloquence, but on the power of the Spirit. He acknowledges his weakness so that God's power would be evident.
And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
We pray
The Bible reminds us that Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
We are encouraged to Philippians 4:6–7 “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
We are told Psalm 34:17 “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
We know he hears 1 John 5:14 “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.”
We set our affections on the things above.
In Luke 10, Jesus sends out 72 people in groups of two to go out ahead of him healing the sick and proclaiming the kingdom of God.
“The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me.”
However, Jesus then shifted their focus. He said to them, "Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven" (Luke 10:20).
In essence, Jesus was teaching them (and us) that successes and displays of power are secondary. The primary source of joy and the ultimate reward is the assurance of our salvation and our relationship with God. The eternal perspective is what truly matters.
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Like the heroes of the faith mentioned in Hebrews 11, their faith wasn't just about earthly possessions or comfort. They were looking beyond their earthly circumstances to a "better country," a heavenly dwelling place prepared by God.
But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
(Conclusion - Short Version)
Our work is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to reflect the light of Christ. Whether we serve or lead, we do it as unto the Lord. This week, let's ask ourselves: Would my co-workers see Christ in how I work? If I lead, am I leading like Jesus? Let's go light the city, not with our own strength, but empowered by the Holy Spirit, remembering that our true reward is found in Him."
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
(Conclusion - Long Version)
We remember:
We are all equal in Gods sight:
Galatians 3:28 “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 2:11 “For God shows no partiality.”
It wont always be easy
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
That God opposes the Proud, embrace being a good servant
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,
That we once walked in darkness, but now we are to be a light to those still in it:
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
The Gospel isn't just about salvation; it's about transformation. Our natural tendency is to be self-centered, focused on our own desires and needs. The Gospel transforms our hearts. It changes how we work, how we lead, how we live and how we love.
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—
If you have not experienced the saving power of Christ, I encourage you dont leave today until you have talked to someone about your salvation.
If you have been changed and His Spirit resides in you, remember you are empowered by God's grace to serve Him faithfully and lead with integrity, reflecting the love of Christ in every aspect of our lives.
In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Lets go light the city!
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