Main Thought
Many Christians believe that our appropriate response to God’s love and grace towards us should be to worship Him. That’s true - but worship is more than music. True worship involves our entire lives, which includes the things that we do to serve God. Worship is always eventually accompanied by service. That’s because we’re followers of Christ, who came to serve God and others. The Book of Ephesians declares that we’ve been made new in Christ with good works in mind. This minds that serving isn’t just something we do; if we are in Christ, then it’s who we are. We find purpose and fulfillment when we act in alignment with our new identity in Christ.
Main Passages
34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
- Matthew 25:34-40
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Mark 10:45
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
- James 2:26
10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for a life of good works that God had prepared for us to do.
- Ephesians 2:10
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
Do you currently serve others as a part of the local church? (Or have you done so in the past?) If so, how has serving others been a blessing to you?
Do you feel that you’re currently worshipping God through service in the way He has called you to? If so, great! If not, then what’s one practical step you can take in that direction?