What it means to be a servant of the Lord

Topic
Christian Life
  1. Introduction: 2 Timothy 2:24-26 
    "And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel 
    but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,  
    in humility correcting those who are in opposition, 
    if God perhaps will grant them repentance, 
    so that they may know the truth, 
    and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil,  
    having been taken captive by him to do his will.    "
  2. What it doesn't mean:
    1. Being religious:
      1. Matthew 5:20; 7:21-23
    2. Being baptized:
      1. Acts 8:20-24
    3. Being Active in the church:
      1. 1 Corinthians 15:12-14
      2. 2 Timothy 4:10
    4. Being a leader in church:
      1. 2 Timothy 2:17,18
      2. 3 John 9,10
  3. What it really means:
    1. Being "Like Jesus"
      1. Matthew 10:24,25
    2. Walking "In his steps"
      1. 1 Peter 2:21
    3. Living as a sacrifice
      1. Romans 12:1
    4. Put your heart in your effort
      1. Matthew 6:19-21
  4. Conclusion:
    1. Remember: you are working for Him, not yourself or anyone else.
    2. 1 Corinthians 12:18