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Service is described as a training ground.
True
The speaker believes that no one wants to be great in life.
False
The speaker mentions that service helps in discovering potential.
True
According to the speaker, service leads to the collection of similar skills.
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The speaker's first goal is to illustrate how service hinders greatness.
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In the context of the speech, everyone wants to be treated as valuable.
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The speaker lists four significant points about service.
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The speaker intends to discuss the benefits of avoiding service.
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A person of submission is someone who is proud of their work attitude.
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It is important to reverence and respect the people you serve according to spiritual beliefs.
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Being vocal about one's faith means keeping God a secret.
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The process of becoming a true servant can be accomplished solely by individual effort.
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Honesty is considered an important trait for a servant in the context mentioned.
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To achieve greatness, it is essential to be a servant.
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One's service can begin without first submitting to authority.
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Showing up to serve is sufficient, regardless of attitude.
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True service is characterized by eye service, where one shows off their work to others.
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Being vocal about one's service is essential according to the principles of effective service.
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Integrity in service refers only to being honest and not vulnerable.
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Obedience is considered less important than sacrifice in service.
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Serving others effectively can lead to personal growth and valuable experiences.
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One should remain silent when someone is speaking negatively about someone they serve.
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A bad attitude while serving does not affect the quality of the service.
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Serving only when being watched is characteristic of true service.
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Recognizing authority is part of a servant's submission.
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A servant's role should evolve away from serving their community and church.
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Service is primarily about personal gain and recognition.
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Service is primarily a place to gain recognition.
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Integrity can be purchased in the market.
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Being inconsistent in serving God is acceptable.
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Eternity should be the focus of service.
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God only calls those who are already qualified.
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Paralysis only occurs in the physical body.
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You should use your time to pull people closer to God.
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Serving with your skills and talents leads to self-discovery.
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Your body is not important in the context of serving.
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Serving can help increase your knowledge and wisdom.
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Dishonesty is acceptable when serving.
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Service requires a consistent mindset.
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People with integrity are highly sought after in service.
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It is okay to focus on pleasing men while serving.
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Using your time wisely is critical for effective service.
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You can serve God through raising your children to be disciples.
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Having a mindset of self-sufficiency is beneficial for serving others.
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Pride and ego can enhance your ability to serve effectively.
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Money should not be considered a tool for service.
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Offense is often a reason why people remain committed to their service.
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The act of giving can have various benefits.
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The more you give, the less you are expected to receive in return.
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Training a child in the right way ensures they will depart from it in the future.
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People in service should avoid seeking help or guidance from others.
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It is essential to accept correction while serving.
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Feeling offended by someone in the church is often justified.
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The Bible emphasizes the importance of humility over pride.
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Self-sufficiency allows individuals to better support the ministry of others.
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Consecrating your body is necessary if it is being used for wrong reasons.
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Study Notes
Importance of Service
- Service is an essential aspect of the kingdom, with believers sent as servants and stewards.
- It is a training ground where potential is discovered, mistakes are corrected, and diverse skills are gathered.
Goals of the Class
- Understanding how service is the key to greatness.
- Learning the keys to effective service.
- Identifying personal tools for service.
- Recognizing dangers of a life of service.
Service as Key to Greatness
- Everyone aspires to greatness, and one's level of service influences relevance.
- Biblical reference: Matthew 23:11 emphasizes that being a servant leads to greatness.
- Reflect on personal contributions: Are you serving your community, church, or God?
Keys to Effective Service
- Submission: Essential for effective service. True service begins with yielding to authority (1 Samuel 15:22).
- Enthusiasm: A positive attitude is crucial; serving with joy impacts outcomes significantly.
- Reference and Respect: Service must not be for show; it requires genuine honor and respect for those you serve.
- Vocal: Be outspoken about your service; share your experiences and faith without shame.
- Integrity: Honesty is vital, and serving requires building a reputation of trustworthiness.
- Consistency: Commitment to service must be steady (Luke 9:62 highlights the necessity of not looking back).
- Eternity Focused: Serve with a mindset aimed at God’s kingdom, not for human recognition, to bring more souls to God.
Tools for Service
- Time: Utilize daily time to engage with and bring others closer to God.
- Skills and Talents: Serving helps discover and enhance personal potential.
- Body: Your body should be a vessel for God, worthy of honor; avoid behaviors that distract from God's purpose.
- Money: Financial resources are tools for service, including tithing and offering which yield various spiritual benefits.
- Children: Raising children in faith is a fundamental way to serve God, ensuring they grow to be lights in the world.
Dangers to Your Service
- Self-Sufficiency: Reject the mindset that you can serve effectively without help from others; collaboration is crucial.
- Pride and Ego: Recognize the detrimental effects of pride; humility is necessary to accept correction and improve.
- Offense: Many leave service due to offense. Maintaining forgiveness and openness are key to overcoming obstacles and growing in service.
Concluding Thoughts
- Understand the necessity of service as a training ground for personal and spiritual growth.
- Seek divine assistance in developing a servant's heart and overcoming inner challenges like pride and ego.### Opening Communication with God
- Encourage vocal expressions of faith, highlighting the importance of not keeping God a secret.
- Emphasize the need to openly discuss one's relationship with God within the current generation.
Asking for Divine Assistance
- Urge the act of prayer for personal development, specifically in honesty and self-awareness.
- Advocate for acknowledging personal shortcomings and making conscious efforts to improve oneself.
Role of the Holy Spirit
- Recognize the necessity of the Holy Spirit's guidance in personal transformation and service to God.
- Focus on becoming a genuine servant of God, rather than serving for outward appearances or recognition.
Generational Impact
- Stress the importance of serving God authentically as a defining characteristic of one's generation.
- Conclude with a collective prayer, reinforcing faith and reliance on the Holy Spirit for support.
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Join us as we explore the essential topic of service within the kingdom. This class will discuss the importance of serving others and the impact it has on our community. Let us reflect on how we can fulfill this calling in our daily lives.
