Christian Servanthood

Questions and Answers

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?

Having no reward of the Father Signup and view all the answers

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

A reward from God at His own time Signup and view all the answers

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

Doing alms to be seen by others Signup and view all the answers

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

To serve others without expectation of reward Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The place of humility Signup and view all the answers

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

Loss of heavenly reward Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of those who desire public acclamations?

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

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

Fickle and fleeting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a true servant?

To serve others without expectation of reward Signup and view all the answers

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

Sad to realize they already got their rewards Signup and view all the answers

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

Earthly praise and recognition Signup and view all the answers

Where does a true servant seek recognition?

From God 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