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What is the main reason why a servant should not expect recognition or praise from people?
What is the main reason why a servant should not expect recognition or praise from people?
What is the outcome for those who seek public recognition for their good deeds?
What is the outcome for those who seek public recognition for their good deeds?
What is the characteristic of a true servant according to Jesus' teachings?
What is the characteristic of a true servant according to Jesus' teachings?
Why should a servant not announce their service to others?
Why should a servant not announce their service to others?
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What is the motivation of some people who participate in certain church activities?
What is the motivation of some people who participate in certain church activities?
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Study Notes
No Demand for Recognition
- A true servant remains in the shadows, serving not to be recognized by others but to be seen by God, who will give His reward at His own time.
Characteristics of a True Servant
- Does not seek recognition or rewards from others
- Serves without acknowledgment
- Willing to remain in the shadows or the back rooms, in a place of humility
- Demands no reward or recognition
Jesus' Teachings on Servanthood
- Matthew 6:1-4: Do not do your alms before men, to be seen of them; otherwise, you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven
- Matthew 6:1-2: Do not do your deeds so that people can see it; do not sound a trumpet, because to do that, you are being a hypocrite
- Matthew 20:26-27: Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant
The Problem with Seeking Human Recognition
- The praise from people is fickle and fleeting
- Those who desire public acclamations have their reward, but it is not an eternal reward granted by God
- Seeking human recognition can lead to erasing one's heavenly reward
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Explore the qualities of a true servant as taught in Christianity, including humility, serving without recognition, and seeking God's reward. Learn about Jesus' teachings on servanthood from the Bible.
