25But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 26But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. 28For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Main Idea
Key Points
Do not seek a position, seek God.
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Matthew 6:33 ESV
33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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Romans 14:8 ESV
8For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.
We belong to God. Serving starts with God.
Know God’s purpose for your life.
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Exodus 9:16 ESV
16But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.
We have a purpose—to glorify God and be a witness in this world.
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
11For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
God has a plan and purpose for you!
Live to serve and give.
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Ephesians 5:21 NLT
21And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
For the glory of God. Serving others is about worshipping God.
