Christian Servanthood
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What is the primary reason for not doing alms before men according to Matthew 6:1-4?

  • To receive a reward from God
  • To be recognized by others
  • To be seen by God who will give His reward at His own time
  • To avoid being seen as a hypocrite (correct)
  • What is the characteristic of a true servant according to Matthew 20:26-27?

  • Seeking to be chief among others
  • Willing to remain in the shadows (correct)
  • Desiring to be recognized by others
  • Demanding honor and rewards
  • What is the ultimate goal of a true servant according to the passage?

  • To be seen by God who will give His reward at His own time (correct)
  • To be honored by others
  • To receive recognition from others
  • To be in a position of leadership
  • What is the result of doing alms before men according to Matthew 6:1-4?

    <p>Having no reward of the Father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reward for a true servant according to the passage?

    <p>A reward from God at His own time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a hypocrite according to Matthew 6:1-4?

    <p>Doing alms to be seen by others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation of a servant according to the content?

    <p>To serve others without expectation of reward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lesson taught by Jesus to the overzealous mother and two sons?

    <p>That being a servant does not place one in a position to demand for honor and rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the place of a true servant according to the passage?

    <p>The place of humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of doing good deeds to be seen by others?

    <p>Loss of heavenly reward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of those who desire public acclamations?

    <p>They have their reward, but it is not eternal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of praise from people according to the content?

    <p>Fickle and fleeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a true servant?

    <p>To serve others without expectation of reward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what will some people be when they get to heaven?

    <p>Sad to realize they already got their rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of doing good deeds to receive praise from people?

    <p>Earthly praise and recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does a true servant seek recognition?

    <p>From God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Learn about the characteristics of a true servant and Jesus' teachings on servanthood. Understand the importance of humility and serving without recognition.

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